Storm Water Damage in Lilburn, GA

How serious is storm water inside, from 1 to 10?

Eight to ten: a line is down, water drips from a fixture, a ceiling bulges or the house shifts. Get clear and dial 911 or Georgia Power. Four to seven: rooms are wet but safe, so call (678) 835-3780. One to three: a small stain after a hard rain, worth a photo and a watch.

Do I need to look at the roof?

Rain finds missing or curling shingles and poorly kept flashing, per UGA Extension's checklist, which adds that hiring someone to inspect the roof may be necessary. From the yard, photograph what you can see, with the date.

Is storm water covered by insurance?

Georgia's emergency management agency warns that ordinary property insurance typically skips flood damage. Georgia's insurance office asks for photos or video before temporary repairs, and for receipts. Whether a given policy responds is the insurer's decision.

What about wet insulation and ceiling tile?

The EPA says to dry everything completely, and that absorbent items, ceiling tile and carpet among them, can be a total loss once mold sets in. UGA's field report adds that wall insulation gets checked, and removed, if mold turns up. A contractor can judge each in person.

How soon does the house need to dry?

The CDC wants a flooded house dried out as soon as it can be, with fans at a window or door blowing outward. UGA Extension's checklist gives 24 to 48 hours for an area showing moisture, once the source is stopped.

Is storm water work offered in Tucker and Snellville too?

Yes, Lilburn, Tucker and Snellville are covered. See water damage in Tucker and water damage in Snellville for local numbers. Say where the water came in, then call (678) 835-3780.