An After Storm Season Guide to Water Damage

Water damage can happen at any time in Florida, but it’s worth taking a closer look right after storm season. Ignoring water damage or finding it after it has had time to fester will always make things more complicated and more expensive.

Water Damage Dangers

  • Mold and mildew develop and grow in persistently damp areas, but they can spread anywhere. This includes unexpected and costly places like your HVAC systems.
  • Electrical and fire dangers increase after water damage. Water leaks that reach your wiring can cause short circuits that do more damage to your wiring or, even worse, start a fire.
  • Ceilings can sag and eventually fall in, leading to massive and massively expensive repairs.

If you discover water damage, the first thing you must do is contact an emergency restoration company to get the house thoroughly dried out. Any repairs you make without drying will trap water and immediately start the clock on your next round of repairs. A good restoration company is also going to help you navigate a water damage insurance claim.

But once the house is dried out, what’s next?

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Repair or Remodel after Water Damage?

Since Straight Line Construction is Ocala’s and Gainesville’s premier remodeling contractor, you might expect us to say “remodel come hell or high water!” But we believe the answer isn’t one or the other, it’s one and then the other.

Water damage can absolutely wreck parts of your home that are vital to its overall strength and structure. Think about roofs missing shingles and more water getting in. Or a sagging ceiling that caves in, ruining whatever improvements you made to that room. The honest truth is you need to make sure your home is structurally sound and that all water damage has been repaired thoroughly.

But then it’s on to the fun stuff!

The Perfect Excuse to Remodel?

Nobody enjoys storm and water damage, but they can be exactly the kick in the pants you needed to undertake the kitchen and bathroom remodels you’ve been putting off or saving for. If water has ruined your countertops and destroyed your appliances, you can take this opportunity to increase your energy efficiency, update with new appliances, and increase your storage and style.

But if the water damage took you by surprise and you aren’t prepared for a remodel, Straight Line Construction is still ready to get started on your project. Our designers have an endless list of ideas on how to turn your bathroom into an oasis of relaxation and your kitchen into a much more functional heart of your home. Call us while the restoration company is working to dry out your home and we can almost certainly have a plan for your remodels ready to go as soon as they finish their work.

Straight Line Construction is Here for Your Remodel Needs

Our showrooms located in Gainesville and Ocala offer a wide selection of quality products and styles for your next home renovation project. If you need a hand turning your water-damage disaster into the home you’ve been dreaming of, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at Straight Line Construction. Our team of design consultants, contractors, and seasoned construction experts are here to bring your vision to life. Whatever you need after this year’s storm season, our team is here to support you.