Let's face it, disasters happen. Whether it is a broken pipe or a leaky hot water heater, water damage can quickly ruin your possessions and cause structural damage. When you're faced with a water damage disaster, call Metro Atlanta Water Mitgation immediately. We will respond to your call quickly (within one hour) and provide you with professional advice.

Metro Atlanta Water Mitigation (Metro Mitigation) has a large inventory of drying equipment, air movers, dehumidifiers and other technical equipment. Timely action is essential. Remember that damage resulting from water is progressive. The longer the water flows or wet conditions exist, the more is absorbed and the greater is the recovery problem. Merely stopping the source of the incoming water does not stop further water damage, though it is an obvious and critical first step.

To learn more about Metro Mitigation and what you should and shouldn't do if you have water damage, please visit our website at http://www.watermitigation.biz » or call us at 404-610-9046.

After you have made the call to us, follow the instructions below. Hopefully this will enable you to salvage some of your precious belongings.

To minimize damage - Do the following: a) Remove as much water as possible by mopping or blotting, b) Wipe water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items, c) Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible bleeding), d) Place aluminum foil, china saucers, or wooden blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting, e) Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying (do not force), f) Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe place, g) Open suitcases and luggage to dry.

To avoid making it worse - Do Not do the following: a) Leave wet fabrics in place, dry as soon as possible, b) Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature, c) Leave books, magazines, or other colored printed items on wet carpets or floors, d) Use your household vacuum to remove water, e) Use TV's or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially on wet concrete floors, f) Switch on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water, g) Put wet contents on top of dry contents.