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Water Damage

It is essential to act quickly as secondary damage and bacterial growth can begin within just a few hours.

If you have a leak, arrange for a reputable, registered plumber to visit as soon as possible. In the meantime, try to stem the flow or catch leaking water in a bucket.

1 . Carefully remove vulnerable or affected furniture, artworks and/or musical instruments to a dry location.
2 . Carefully blot wet furniture and open any drawers or doors.
3 . Mop and blot up water from floors.
4 . Use fans and dehumidifiers to assist the drying process.
5 . Move small items into a controlled environment.

If furniture cannot be removed immediately to a controlled environment, place small wooden blocks or aluminium foil under furniture legs and open drawers to help the drying process.