After a flood, your insurance company and an Atlanta disaster repair services should be the first two calls you make. While you may fear the loss of all your furniture, there may actually be many situations where it can be salvaged with the help of the professionals.

Upholstered Furniture and Water Disaster Repair

When you’re hoping to salvage upholstered furniture after a flood, time is limited. The damage caused by water will only worsen, resulting in mold and mildew, if it is not recognized and addressed promptly. The drying process must begin immediately when upholstered furniture is waterlogged. Upholstery that is more than about 20 percent wet is at serious risk, so professional help may be needed to save the furniture piece. Until you’re able to bring a disaster repair contractor in, place the furniture in a spot where it has the best chance to dry out.

Solid Wood Furniture and Flood Repair

Solid wood furniture may be able to survive flood damage more easily than upholstered furniture will, but it will still need some help. First, dry the furniture piece off as completely as possible so you can evaluate it effectively. Take all the removable parts of the furniture piece off to allow for more complete drying. Look for areas such as joints that may have become weakened, and check any veneers as the water may have weakened or even dislodged the veneer panel. Even if mildew spots are visible or if the piece doesn’t fit back together quite as easily as it once did, it doesn’t mean that the furniture piece has to be sacrificed. A water repair contractor may be able to do the repairs you need.

At Parker Young, we are experts in water damage repair, as well as other disaster repair services. Call us see how we can help get your home back in order after a flood.