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<p>As Hurricane Harvey moves off the coastline of Texas, it&#39;s leaving massive flooding in its wake that has destroyed homes and businesses.</p>

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<p><strong>More Harvey Coverage</strong></p>

<p><a href="/daily-news/2017/08/29/realtors-promise-send-help-texas" target="_blank">REALTORS&reg; Promise to Send Help to Texas</a></p>

<p><a href="/daily-news/2017/08/29/tips-for-filing-insurance-claim" target="_blank">Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim</a></p>

<p><a href="/daily-news/2017/08/28/harvey-sparks-flood-insurance-disaster" target="_blank">Harvey Sparks Flood Insurance Disaster</a></p>
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<p>Until the floodwaters recede, cleanup efforts are mostly on hold. But remediation companies say they&rsquo;re ready to jump into action as soon as they&rsquo;re able. In preparation for the undertaking, here are a few important&nbsp;items to share about repairing a flooded home, compiled by realtor.com&reg;.</p>

<p><strong>Time is of the essence.</strong></p>

<p>A home that has been flooded does not need to be torn down, but the water does need to be removed quickly. Truck-mounted vacuums with 2,000 horsepower and dehumidifiers can extract moisture from furniture, hardwood, tile, and Sheetrock. But&nbsp;Robyn Kent, a claims administrator at Dalworth Restoration in Euless, Texas, says the most important element is getting&nbsp;it cleaned up quickly: &ldquo;Closer to the three- to five-day mark is when it becomes questionable, since by then, all the materials have become fragile.&rdquo;</p>

<p><strong>Mold is the real issue.</strong></p>

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<p>&quot;Drying off a 2,000-square-foot house in normal conditions may cost more than $2,500, while in situations like Harvey is producing, the job scope expands quickly&mdash;and so will costs,&quot; says&nbsp;Peter Duncanson, director of operations and safety with ServiceMaster Restore. Flood insurance may cover the cost of repairs, but it depends on what type of insurance the owner has. Standard homeowner&#39;s insurance policies don&rsquo;t typically cover flooding inside a home, and <a href="/daily-news/2017/08/28/harvey-sparks-flood-insurance-disaster" target="_blank">many in Houston don&#39;t have flood insurance</a>.</p>

<p><em>Source: &ldquo;<a href="http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/how-to-fix-a-flooded-home/" target="_blank">5 Surprises About Fixing a Flooded Home</a>,&rdquo; realtor.com&reg; (Aug. 29, 2017)</em></p>
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