Some Mistakes That You Should Avoid When Dealing With Flood Damage in Pensacola

3/8/2020 (Permalink)

When flooding affects your home, a quick response is warranted. Contact Team SERVPRO as we are available 24/7 to take your call.

Why Pensacola Homeowners Should Not Remain Home During Flood Damage Restoration Services

When heavy storms bring flood damage in a movie or television show, it shows groundwater entering that is usually clear, and frequently the characters are in the water. But that is not reality, not even close.

Flood water in a Pensacola home is one of the most severe types of loss that can happen to a residence. This water has a rating as a category three biohazard, and with good reason, until it gets tested, there is no way to know what it picked up along the way. 

Testing for Frequently Found Contaminants

SERVPRO technicians know working with groundwater in a home has the potential to cause illness and wears protective clothing, including respirators. They test the remaining water to determine the presence of any sewage, bacteria, pathogens, or chemicals. Hence, they know the type of water treatment to apply to lessen the potential for injury from contact. With their training and certification for biohazard #17-64-1560497, they know the proper handling and disposal methods.

Safety for the Rest of the Home

Flood loss does not often hit an entire structure, instead only a portion gets affected. The other issue is the water wicks rapidly into the sheetrock and runs downward under the flooring. When this occurs, SERVPRO techs need to remove the carpet, tile, or floorboards to get to the subfloor for extraction and drying. 

Treatment for Mold

After flood loss in a home, mold is a threat. The airborne spores that are naturally present may have the humidity levels to germinate. One that occurs, the infestation can spread quickly, covering sheetrock, flooring, and paper in particular. With their certification in mold remediation #MRSR 2768, the techs know the early warning signs of mold and preventative measures to take. They commonly treat water loss areas with both antimicrobial cleaning agents and sealants to prevent the setting up of colonies before repairs get made. 

SERVPRO of West Pensacola is ready to assist local property owners with the cleanup and restoration of their homes from flood damage by calling (850) 469-1160 to make the loss in their homes, "Like it never even happened."

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