Water Removal and Restoration

Water damage can be devastating to a home, but A & E Flood Services can get you back quickly. A & E Flood Services is dedicated to providing you with quality repair and restoration services from start to finish.

A & E Flood Services can provide water damage repair, mold removal, restoration of drywall, carpet replacement and all other necessary services.

A Few Facts:

• A car can be swept away by just two feet of water
  
  
• An inch of water can cause major damage to your home and property.
  
  
• The average flood losses from 1994-2004 cost more than $2.4 billion annually
  
  
• Over a 30-year mortgage, your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by flooding, compared to a 9% chance of fire.
  
  
• One third of all flood claims paid by the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) were from policies in low-risk flooding areas.

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24 Hour Emergency Water Removal

A & E Flood Services guarantees a 24/7 emergency response to your flooding emergency. We specialize in water extraction and have top of the line equipment to thoroughly dry and dehumdify your premises. We offer a convenient 1 hour response time to get your emergency resolved quickly.

• Same Day Service
• Certified and Insured
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Easy Insurance Billing

Dos & Don'ts:

• Call A & E Flood Services to alleviate any problems and get started on clearing out the water.
• Don't drink or prepare food with tap water; it may be contaminated.
• Open windows and doors if possible to air out and dry your home.
• Call your insurance agent; they can help get you emergency assistance.
• Don't use candles or light a match because gas lines may be damaged.
• Don't stand or come in contact with standing flood water; it may be contaminated with oil or sewage.
• Keep children and pets out of flooded area.
• Clean clothing in hot water and decontaminate upholstered furniture.
• Block off non-contaminated areas and try not to track waste frm one area to another.
• Don't use heat to dry closed building interiors; mildew and expanded-moisture damage may result.
• Ventilate wet areas. Turn on air-conditioning for accelerated drying in summer; in winter, alternate cycles of opened windows and heatig.
• Remove standing water from flat surfaces by sponging and blotting.
• Take up saturated rugs and carpets when hardwood floors are at risk.
• Stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
• Transport computers to a dry environment and blow dry with low-pressure air.
• Remove lamps, telephones, and decorative items from wet furniture tops.
• Open drawers and cabinet doors for interior drying, but do not force open stuck drawers or doors.
• Freeze valuable books and documents that are wet, until drying can be performed.
• Place aluminum foil squares, china saucers, or wood blocks under furniture legs to avoid carpet staining.
• Don't operate TV's, vacuums, or other appliance while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors. Serious injury may result.
• Don't leave wet fabrics in place; space them apart and dry as soon as possible.

Fregently Asked Questions

Q. What is meant by clear water, gray water, and black water?
A. Clear water is clean water that floods from a broken water line into your home. This would include drinking water, or water that you would use for bathing. Gray water is dirty water that is contaminated but not too harmful. It may contain bacteria and other microorganisms from the diswasher or a toilet overflow. Black water is highly contaminated and may contain human waste and harmful chemicals from the sewage system.

Q. Should I tear up my carpet if my house is flooded?
A. The answer is usually yes, but there are exceptions. Whether or not to tear up wet carpet depends on the type of carpeting you have and also on the affected areas. To prevent further damage to an other wise salvageable carpet, call A & E Flood Services.

Q. Is it necessary to remove all wet drywall? Can't I just dry it?
A. Drywall can be dried depending on its location and the severity of the water damage. We at A & E Flood Services remove all wet drywall because it is the only way to ensure that total dry-out can be performed. Taking any risk by leaving drywall in place and not guaranteeing the opposing sides are dry can leave you with mold growth.