12/17/2025
SEATTLE-AREA FLOODING —
IMPORTANT HOMEOWNER INFORMATION 🚨
If your home has taken on water from heavy rain or flooding, please read carefully.
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AFTER REMEDIATION / DRYING IS COMPLETE
Once a remediation company has finished drying out your home, you are NOT required to use them for repair or reconstruction — unless you choose to.
You may hire any contractor you want, including:
• A contractor you trust
• One that works within your budget
• One that will work with your insurance company**
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💡 IMPORTANT INSURANCE INFORMATION
Insurance claim funds are limited.
Many policies do not pay full replacement cost due to depreciation or policy exclusions.
If a remediation company performs any work beyond drying and cleanup, it may not be covered by your policy or you may not have enough funds remaining to restore your home to its pre-loss condition. Additional work is commonly not covered by Insurance so check your policy!
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
✔️ You can select your own contractor
✔️ Your contractor can submit repair estimates to insurance
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IF YOU CHOOSE TO HANDLE CLEANUP YOURSELVES
The following are GENERAL SAFETY TIPS ONLY for homeowners not using a professional remediation company.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ⚠️
This information is provided for general guidance only and is not professional advice.
Flood cleanup involves serious risks.
If you choose to perform cleanup yourself, you do so at your own risk.
We are not responsible for injuries, property damage, health issues, or losses related to self-performed cleanup.
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🧤 GENERAL CLEANUP SAFETY
• Wear boots, gloves, eye protection, and an N95 mask
• Avoid contact with floodwater — it may contain sewage or chemicals
• Never use generators or gas-powered tools indoors
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💧 REMOVE WATER & DRY OUT
• Remove standing water gradually
• Open windows and doors if weather allows
• Use fans and dehumidifiers
• Remove soaked drywall, insulation, carpet, and padding
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🧼 CLEAN & DISINFECT
• Clean hard surfaces with disinfectant or bleach solution
• Discard:
– Food exposed to floodwater
– Mattresses, pillows, soft furniture
– Items that cannot be fully cleaned and dried
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⚡ UTILITIES & HEALTH
• Have electrical wiring and gas lines inspected before use
• Do not use gas appliances until professionally checked
• Test private wells before drinking
• Monitor for mold growth and health symptoms
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🏠 WHEN THE WATER IS GONE & THE HOME IS DRY
That’s where we can help.
We are licensed builders and remodelers and can assist with repairs, restoration, and rebuilding after cleanup and drying are complete.
📞 Reach out when you’re ready — and please stay safe.
