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Bathroom Flood... Question????

ynkedad

ynkedad

Wassup!!!
Well I woke up @ 5am. to find one of the toilets (at the other end of the house) running for who knows how long.? I headed down the hall to jiggle the handle and found myself in a swamp. It flooded the bathroom, hallway a bedroom, A closet, the laundryroom and part of a livingroom, Going thru walls etc.
Apparently, The chain on the flushing handle (in the toilet) broke and got caught in the rubber flapper and bingo!!!:banghead:

So I scurried to get the Wet Vac and it's accessories to deal with this while Angel called the insurance adjuster and filed a claim. She also called an emergency water removal company to assist. So far, my son and I have vacuumed 24 gallons of water out:eek: and it's still flooded!
Oh and I took pictures prior to vacuuming.:thumbsup:

Question...
Anything else I should do or know about when dealing with sort of thing?

Thanks,
~Ray
 
ynkedad said:
Well I woke up @ 5am. to find one of the toilets (at the other end of the house) running for who knows how long.? I headed down the hall to jiggle the handle and found myself in a swamp. It flooded the bathroom, hallway a bedroom, A closet, the laundryroom and part of a livingroom, Going thru walls etc.
Apparently, The chain on the flushing handle (in the toilet) broke and got caught in the rubber flapper and bingo!!!:banghead:

So I scurried to get the Wet Vac and it's accessories to deal with this while Angel called the insurance adjuster and filed a claim. She also called an emergency water removal company to assist. So far, my son and I have vacuumed 24 gallons of water out:eek: and it's still flooded!
Oh and I took pictures prior to vacuuming.:thumbsup:

Question...
Anything else I should do or know about when dealing with sort of thing?

Thanks,
~Ray
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Don't call FEMA ! Other than that I think you've done everything right.Hope the rest of the day picks up for ya.
Your always welcome to move into my 10x20 self storage in Orlando . Good luck. Steve
 
YNKEDAD, wow! Between droppings on your car and water in your bathroom you are running a mean streak. :eek: That means you are due for good things to come your way. :yesnod: Hope the rest of the day goes well.
 
Thanks Guys!

:thumbsup: These people have been here for hours now, ripping up carpet, drying floors, ripping off trim etc, etc... This fella has worked with several Ins companies before including ours, and seems to know his business.:thumbsup:
There's apparently lots of damage besides the carpet, including paint, drywall (now wet:hehehe: ) and wall paper.:nonod:
On a cool note...He owns a 2005 C6, A4 Red Vette:thumbsup: .So, he can't be all that bad;) .
We talked Vettes for like 30 minutes or so. I started mine up so he could hear the Magna's, and informed him of this site and it's awesome peeps:dancer01: .
Oh and YES...he now has a flyer to the site:thumbsup:

~Ray
 
ynkedad said:
:thumbsup: These people have been here for hours now, ripping up carpet, drying floors, ripping off trim etc, etc... This fella has worked with several Ins companies before including ours, and seems to know his business.:thumbsup:
There's apparently lots of damage besides the carpet, including paint, drywall (now wet:hehehe: ) and wall paper.:nonod:
On a cool note...He owns a 2005 C6, A4 Red Vette:thumbsup: .So, he can't be all that bad;) .
We talked Vettes for like 30 minutes or so. I started mine up so he could hear the Magna's, and informed him of this site and it's awesome peeps:dancer01: .
Oh and YES...he now has a flyer to the site:thumbsup:

~Ray
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Damn Ray! That's a helluva thing to do to your house just to sign up another site member.:D Seriously though, I hope all goes well with the repairs.:thumbsup:
 
Wow, what a mess! I had a similar thing happen a few years ago but on a much smaller scale...only carpets in bathroom and bedroom ruined. I conveniently use that as an excuse to tile both rooms. :rolleyes:
Hope the rest of your week goes better. :thumbsup:
 
Thanks guys n gals....

yea..we're going to be putting in wood flooring now:D I firmly believe that things happen for a reason:thumbsup: .

~Ray
 
My neighbors here in Oviedo were gone for a weeks vacation and while gone a washing machine hose exploded...entire house ruined,water ran for a week untill they got home! Turn off your main shut off valve before you go away for long trips.Most in Fl. found on outside of house where it enters the structure.
 
Mike Bartlett said:
My neighbors here in Oviedo were gone for a weeks vacation and while gone a washing machine hose exploded...entire house ruined,water ran for a week untill they got home! Turn off your main shut off valve before you go away for long trips.Most in Fl. found on outside of house where it enters the structure.
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Good tip.:thumbsup:
 
carefull of mold problems that will likely be a resultant of flooding. try and contact a mold removal specialists for advice. if left unchecked mold can become fatal and quite costly to remove after it becomes problematic. some preventative measures can go a long way.
 
ClockworkC5 said:
carefull of mold problems that will likely be a resultant of flooding. try and contact a mold removal specialists for advice. if left unchecked mold can become fatal and quite costly to remove after it becomes problematic. some preventative measures can go a long way.
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:thumbsup: They've got all of the blowers and humidifiers going as of yesterday.
 
ynkedad said:
:thumbsup: They've got all of the blowers and humidifiers going as of yesterday.
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I had problems twice with the home we owned in California prior to moving out here. We did the same thing, called in a company that specialized in flood damage. It was a PIA but all it cost was our deductable and the rest was seemless. They filed all the insurance paperwork. It took about a week for everything, but once they left you wouldn't know there was a problem.

Hope it all turns out as well as our experience. :thumbsup:
 
Only two questions....

Ya didn't have enough fun with the great storm? and.......Ya sure it wasn't a hair clog that fouled the plumbing? Just kiddin, just kiddin

Hope it's all working out ok in the long run

Ken

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
 
i have not had this happen to me yet. but i have deal with this alot in my line of work. I have replaced alot of flooring because of water damage. definally take of care of that mold .Good luck brother i fill for you and your family it's a huge mess :wavey:
 
More to be said....

My organization and I spent OMG hours two years ago through three hurricanes protecting the citizens of Polk County. I don't think my respatory system will ever be the same. Kill the mold!
 
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Mold will definately be a problem but unless there is some organic matter in there it shouldn't be a health problem.
Good luck on the dryout.

Joe B.
 
Bleach is the best killer of mold. I worked part time at Home Depot for awhile and people were always looking for that miracle mold killer. We always recommended bleach.
 
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