1. Watch, protect, record
Note the symptoms, limit further damage wherever safe, and gather whatever relevant history exists on the property.
2. Evaluate the house and site
Water category, elapsed time, hidden cavities, electrical safety, and material porosity all get weighed before a Clearwater-area response is planned -- and no emergency response is promised here.
3. Put the scope in writing
Clarify preparation, protection, materials, access, permits, testing, cleanup, finish restoration, exclusions, and change-order rules.
4. Compare providers
Before choosing among Clearwater providers, verify credentials and weigh the reasoning and boundaries behind each proposal against the others.
5. Close it out right
Confirm testing, cleanup, documentation, warranty terms, and any maintenance duties left on the homeowner.