How to Deal with the Aftermath of Flood Damage in Goulding?

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

Flood damage is ordinarily weather-related, and when it happens, it can lead to tremendous losses.

SERVPRO Technicians Can Professionally Restore Your Flood Damaged Property

Flood damage is ordinarily weather-related, and when it happens, it can lead to tremendous losses. Despite that, if you take the right actions, you can salvage most of your items and prevent further damage. If you are working with professionals in the restoration industry, you can readily know what is restorable and what you should replace. We are looking at some of the incidents you should expect in Goulding after a flood. 

There are cases where flood damage in Goulding can make cracks to appear in the foundation. For instance, clay expands when it absorbs water, and that can lead to an uneven lifting of the slabs. Additionally, cracks can appear on exterior walls, and embedded pipes may rupture. Our SERVPRO technicians can perform a structural assessment and determine whether the house is safe to enter or not. If you notice that windows and doors are not opening after a flood, there is a possibility that foundation damage has already taken place.

The drywall of your building may weaken after exposure to water with the paper facing providing food that facilitates mold growth. During the restoration process, our SERVPRO technicians remove the soft, moldy, or crumbly drywall and recommend a replacement. There is also the need to gut down the ceilings and walls to the framing after the water event. We do that to clean the insides and make sure we can quickly dry them to prevent mold damage.

If the insulation in your building is made of foams or fibers, it can hold water and a replacement necessary after it becomes wet. Our SERVPRO team also cleans and dries all framing to prevent mold, which flourishes in moist and warm conditions. Where necessary, we set up space heaters, dehumidifiers, and air movers to enhance the drying process.

At SERVPRO of West Pensacola, we aim at making your property “Like it never even happened,” after water, storm, fire, or mold damage disaster. Call us at (850) 469-1160 and learn more about the residential and commercial restoration services we have in place for you.

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