The single most notorious element for damage to a building is water, and the reason for this is simple: time. Water damage is both immediate and ongoing, which means that unlike other types of environmental concerns, water quickly impacts the contents of a building, and then continues to slowly work away at the anatomy of the structure. For these reasons and more, water is a universal source for damages and a hazard with a global reputation.

Severe structural damage, mold growth, moisture development, wood rotting and furniture staining are just some of the many problems that are associated with water damage. If there is one thing that we know at First General Services, it is that water is our number one enemy during a disaster and therefore water mitigation is our FIRST priority. At First General Services, our network of qualified specialists is First in Mitigation. We treat the damages that come along with water immediately. It is important that water mitigation procedures be commenced without delay. Time is of the essence!

Even clean water from burst water pipes, failed supply lines on appliances and vertically falling rainwater may become progressively contaminated while travelling, as it mixes with various contaminants such as dirt/soils on or within floor coverings, animal excrements in attics or walls and this contamination can literally destroy the walls, decking, sub-flooring, and contents of a building Another devastating water damage source would be water used to dowse a fire. Depending on the severity of the fire, denotes the amount of water needed and either small or large amounts carry with them the same procedures for water mitigation.