In the aftermath of a property disaster, many homeowners aren't sure of what they should do next. According to the experts at FloodCo, a restoration company serving the Flathead Valley and northwest Montana communities, the best thing you can do to avoid whole-home devastation is to contact a professional as soon as possible after the event occurs. If you're unsure of whether or not you should call a disaster restoration specialist, see if your home has suffered from one of the following three situations.

When Should You Contact a Disaster Restoration Specialist?

1. Burst Pipes

Northern Montana's extreme winters are notorious for causing pipes to freeze and burst. This property disaster can flood multiple areas of your home at once and, if left untreated, may cause permanent structural damage. Disaster restoration specialists not only offer emergency water removal to get all of the excess water out of your home, but they also treat the areas to prevent long-term water damage.

2. Severe Flooding

One of the most common situations that requires the help of a professional is flooding. When Mother Nature decides to drop intense rain showers across Flathead Valley, it can easily result in flooded basements or even whole homes. This situation can be even more dangerous than burst pipes because the intense amount of rainfall has nowhere to go, resulting in standing water for days on end. The longer water sits in your home, the higher your risk of mold growth. Mold remediation helps destroy all appearances of fungi and prevents your family from being exposed to dangerous spores.

3. Fire Damage

Fire not only damages personal belongings and structural components of your home, but it can also leave a lasting odor. The fire mitigation services provided by a disaster restoration specialist helps eliminate the odor left behind by fire and smoke, as well as remove soot. The sooner you hire a professional to treat your home after a fire, the easier it will be to get rid of all signs that it ever occurred.

If your Flathead Valley home experiences one of these property disasters, contact FloodCo. The disaster restoration specialists are properly trained to handle serious events, and their water damage and fire mitigation services may save your home from the brink of devastation. Learn more about their processes by calling (406) 892-1717 or contacting the team online.