Do I need a plumber or a water damage company?
Often both. The plumber stops and repairs the leak; the water damage company removes the water and dries the structure so damage doesn't spread.
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Often both. The plumber stops and repairs the leak; the water damage company removes the water and dries the structure so damage doesn't spread.
Key points
- Plumber: source.
- Water damage company: drying.
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