A burst pipe, flooding, or an overflowing bathtub — water damage often hits without warning. If you’re dealing with it right now, the most important thing is to act quickly and correctly to prevent even more damage.
In this article, you’ll find a clear step-by-step guide on how to protect your furniture, what to watch out for, and where to turn when your home suddenly becomes a danger zone.
First aid for water damage: What to do immediately
- Safety first
Water and electricity don’t mix.
👉 Turn off the power if it’s safe to do so. Never touch cables or devices standing in water! - Stop the water source
If reachable, turn off the main water valve. - Call professionals
Contact the fire department or a certified water damage restoration service immediately. - Document everything
Take photos and videos of the damage — water level, soaked furniture, walls, floors.
Create a list of all damaged items, including purchase dates and prices if possible.
Wet furniture? Here’s how to protect it
- Place dry furniture on blocks or plastic crates to keep them off the ground
- Gently blot wet furniture with towels and air dry in a well-ventilated space
- Wrap the legs of wooden furniture in aluminum foil to prevent further absorption
💡 Pro tip: Treat surfaces with vinegar solution, wood oil, or moisture absorbers to prevent odor and swelling.
Insurance & legal rights: What you should know
- Report the damage within 24 hours
- Submit photos, item lists, and receipts to your insurance
- Ask if your insurance will cover temporary furniture storage
- If your apartment is uninhabitable, you may be entitled to a rent reduction
Who pays?
- If you caused the damage → your home contents or liability insurance
- If it’s a structural issue → your landlord’s or building insurance
But where do you put all your furniture during renovations?
Here’s where SaveSpace comes in. 🛠️📦
SaveSpace – Your secure storage solution after water damage
While your apartment is being dried or renovated, you need a space where your furniture is safe, dry, and protected. SaveSpace offers exactly that — easy, fast, and hassle-free:
- We pick up your items directly from your home
- Store them in a dry, climate-controlled, video-monitored warehouse
- Provide a digital inventory with photos
- You can request partial or full return delivery anytime
❗ Important: SaveSpace is not traditional self storage.
No keys, no driving, no heavy lifting.
Just book — and we take care of everything.
Your benefits with SaveSpace in case of water damage:
✅ Ready to help immediately — even in emergencies
✅ Pickup and return delivery included
✅ Safe storage conditions — ideal during repairs
✅ Only pay for the space you actually use
✅ Works seamlessly with your insurance provider
Final word: Save your furniture, stay calm — and let SaveSpace help
Water damage is stressful. But your furniture doesn’t have to suffer.
With SaveSpace, you store everything securely and without lifting a finger, until your home is back to normal.
👉 Book a storage space now and get through water damage the smart way — with SaveSpace