What Steps Are Crucial During Flood Damage Cleanup in Raleigh?

7/26/2020 (Permalink)

Storms can bring in floods and damage your home. This can be hard to handle by yourself in your own home. Call SERVPRO for storm damage remediation.

Superior Skills and Equipment Help SERVPRO Expedite Cleanup of Your Flood-Damaged Property

Of all the damages that storms cause in Raleigh properties, soiling, and contamination of surfaces and materials are the two most prevalent. The level of soiling or contamination varies on a case-by-case basis, so you might not be sure what is expected of you after your house floods. SERVPRO has skilled technicians ready to respond to your distress call in case there is an incident at your Raleigh home.

How fast should flood damage cleanup start after Raleigh homes are affected?

Ideally, you should clean up and dry your home within 24-48 hours after a flooding incident because once this period elapses, unnecessary secondary damages develop including:

• Material deterioration from moisture exposure
• Microbial growth including mold development
• Moisture migration beyond the initial loss areas

Can SERVPRO help clean up within the 48-hour window?

Unless there is a major storm incident where external factors such as downed power lines or blocked roads interfere with the response, in other situations, our technicians can achieve the stated goal. We commit to reaching your property within 4 hours after notification about the incident.

How does the cleanup progress?

Various aspects, including the severity of the flooding and the layout or size of your property, can influence the cleaning process. However, some steps are typical for most incidents, including:

• Scoping the loss
• Material and content removal from affected areas
• Water extraction and removal of debris
• Cleaning and disinfection of affected areas

Some of the materials we remove during cleanup include sodden drywall, carpets, and pad. We also shovel out mud and silt deposited by the floodwater. Once the debris is out of the way, we can pressure-wash or use other cleaning methods to cleanse soiled areas. We also apply disinfectants and antimicrobial products on the cleaned areas to remove contaminants. 

A thorough cleanup is essential in the restoration of flood damage. Call SERVPRO of South Cary / Apex at (919) 615-1160 to help remove all traces of soiling from your property, "Like it never even happened."

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