Water Damage Restoration

SHREVEPORT, La. - Water damage is the second most-common reason homeowners file an insurance claim, which costs insurance companies about three-point-five billion dollars every year. Broken pipes and overflowing tubs and toilets are the main culprits. A quick reaction is key to the clean-up effort. “You want to take action right away, so as soon as you realize it, start removing any items that can be removed and get fans blowing in the area so you can start to dry it out," said Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List. “Optimally, we will dry out a structure in three days," said Jennifer Mauck from Langenwalter. "So we come out, extract the water, place drying equipment and then we check back the following days to make sure it’s drying properly.” Three days is a best-case scenario. If cabinets or drywall gets wet, more gear and labor is required to prevent the possibility of mold. “We drill holes in the wall and then force air into the area behind the wall,...