Water Damage Needs to Be Fixed Immediately
We thought we could clean it up ourselves is something we hear all the time, and it usually costs more.
December 13, 2022 · 1 min read

We thought we could clean it up ourselves. The loss actually occurred last week, but we waited to see if it would dry up. We did not realize it was that bad. These are just a few of the things we hear from customers.
Time is your most valuable resource
When a glass of water is spilled, odds are you can clean it up yourself. But what about a toilet overflow? At what point do you need help? With water damage, time is your most valuable resource. Water needs to be taken care of as quickly and efficiently as possible, and that is even more true if the water is contaminated by bacteria or unclean substances.
When a cleanup turns into mold
When customers call us a week after the initial loss, sometimes they are shocked to hear that mold growth has occurred even though they cleaned up the toilet water. If a water loss turns into mold damage, the cost of mitigation can go up exponentially, not to mention the cost to your health and safety. Even with a small loss, it is important to call mitigation experts to come out and, at the very least, give the loss a thorough examination.
Who to call
At Baxter Construction our team is trained and prepared for whatever problem you throw at us, and it is certified and ready to mitigate water, mold, fire or wind damage. We will work with you personally or with your insurance provider to put your home back the way it was, or better. Call (509) 452-2464.
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