Newly expanded free, no obligation program will help homeowners throughout the Atlanta area economically and effectively handle water damage and related issues, 123 Water Damage Atlanta reports

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2014 -- 123 Water Damage Atlanta, a leading water damage repair and mold removal service, announced that the company will now provide free on-site inspections and quotes throughout the Atlanta area. Regularly rated as one of Atlanta's top companies of its kind, 123 Water Damage emphasizes high-quality, comprehensive service at prices that make sense to homeowners. Those who take advantage of 123 Water Damage Atlanta's free, no-obligation, in-depth visual inspections can be assured of receiving the informed advice they need to protect their homes and ward off the possibility of the permanent damage that can otherwise result.

"We're proud to announce that we are now extending our popular, convenient, free inspection offer throughout our service area," 123 Water Damage Atlanta representative Trevor Mulholland said, "We expect that many homeowners who are now eligible for the offer are going to benefit from our unmatched expertise and experience with water damage and the issues it can lead to." Research sponsored by American insurance-industry trade groups has established that an eye-popping 98% of all basements in the country will suffer from water damage of one kind or another over time, with even homes that lack these features being nearly as vulnerable. This leaves over 14,000 Americans dealing with the effects of water damage every day, forcing insurers to pay out over $2.5 billion annually.

123 Water Damage Atlanta has proven to be one of the area's most valuable allies as homeowners and others combat water damage. The company's organization-wide, highly professional training and experience allows it to deal in an impressively effective manner with both water damage and the problems it can lead to if not properly addressed.

123 Water Damage Atlanta's free visual inspection program has been an important component of this work. Even apparently minor instances of water damage can lead to mold growth, bacterial infestations, or structural damage over time, as many unfortunate homeowners in the Atlanta area discover to their chagrin with every passing day. 123 Water Damage Atlanta's free inspection offer has been designed to fight these under-appreciated dangers and has helped protect a large and growing list of the company's clients from such problems since its inception.

With the expansion of the free inspection program's availability, then, 123 Water Damage Atlanta will be positioned to provide even more effective, much-needed help throughout the area. Determined to become even more of a positive force in the community, the company's owners have recently made a number of investments that now allow them to take this important step, and response to the newly extended offer is expected to be strong and positive.

Those interested in learning more about the free, no-obligation visual water-damage inspection can do so at http://123WaterDamageAtlanta.com and can also easily sign up for their own inspections there. 123WaterDamageAtlanta.com also hosts a number of helpful, informative articles that convey the facts about water damage and related problems in useful, practical ways.

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Combining the ultimate in diligence and quality of service with unbeatable pricing, 123 Water Damage Atlanta has become one of the area's top water damage repair and mold removal specialists. The company's experienced, highly trained repair experts are available 24 hours a day for emergencies or at customers' convenience for less pressing problems.

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There are plenty of things residents can do to help stop water damage while waiting for professionals to arrive, reports 123 Water Damage Atlanta

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/26/2014 -- When a pipe bursts or other flood damage occurs, many homeowners and residents don't realize that there are things they can do to minimize or prevent further damage before professional restoration crews arrive. To help affected residents with this problem, 123 Water Damage Atlanta (http://www.123waterdamageatlanta.com) has released an informational web page to help them act immediately and purposefully.

"All too many people think that there's nothing they can do until the professionals come, and this results in increased damage due to the delay," said Trevor Mulholland of 123 Water Damage Atlanta. "In reality, there are several basic steps that can be taken to protect furniture, electrical items, and even the floor."

Some of these tips may seem obvious, but are often forgotten in the panic that can come with dealing with sudden damage. The more basic suggestions include using white towels to sop up water from furniture, running fans and air conditioners to speed drying, and to not run any electrical items in the wet areas.

"More involved things that homeowners can do include rolling back carpeting so that the subflooring is exposed to the air. The electricity in the house should also be turned off at the circuit breaker, or if possible, at the mains. This will keep shorts, and potential fires, from happening." Mulholland said. "And it goes without saying that if a pipe is the source of the water, the water to that pipe needs to be shut off. If the main valve isn't accessible, target one of the valves that is allowing water to feed a burst pipe."

Other tips for dealing with Atlanta water damage (http://www.123waterdamageatlanta.com) are more focused on resident safety. People should stay out of rooms with sagging ceilings because these ceilings may cave in at any time. More ideas can be found at http://123waterdamageatlanta.com/help-water-damage-atlanta/.

Once professionals arrive to begin their work, the first step will be to stop any still-existing water sources and get the structure dry again. The steps taken, and precautions needed, depend on what type of water has caused the problem. After the water is removed, work begins on water damage restoration Atlanta (http://123waterdamageatlanta.com/benefits-of-professional-water-damage-restoration-in-atlanta/). Soggy boards and joists will usually need to be replaced, as will non-structural items like ruined carpet, lifted tiles, or waterlogged furniture. Wood furniture may need to be refinished or even replaced.

Overall, recovering from water damage is a huge job. It also must be done very quickly to prevent mold and bacterial growth from setting in and to keep structural elements from rotting. This is one of the big reasons that it's best to call in the pros. They have the crews that can get all of this work done fast enough to stop the damage from getting worse.

About 123 Water Damage Atlanta
123 Water Damage Atlanta is a Georgia-based water damage restoration company. It specializes in drying out flooded structures and repairing any damage the flooding has caused.

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