Yes – including subfloors, reconstruction and refinishing. The repairs needed depend on many factors.

[VIDEO] For a small area, you can mix one cup of vinegar and 2 cups of water and spray on the area. If your entire carpet is damaged, you should call in a water mitigation company, such as GoingGreen, to take care of the damage.

[VIDEO] Every Insurance policy is different. You should contact your broker/agent or your insurance company to determine the amount of coverage that you have.

[VIDEO] Most carpet in homes is installed over pad. Both materials need to dry completely, and quickly or mold could develop. It is important to extract as much water as possible from both carpet and pad. This requires specialized equipment and should be done by professionals such as GoingGreen. GoingGreen professionals will also know if the carpet/pad need to be removed because of contaminants that were in the water. After professional extraction the drying time will depend on the type of carpet and pad. GoingGreen ensures that these flooring materials are dry as part of the water mitigation process.

Homeowner’s insurance provides coverage for damage that is sudden and accidental (such as water heater ruptures or pipe bursts). However, flood damage, no matter the source of the water, is NOT covered by standard homeowner’s policies.