Cleaning up a Basement from Flooding

1/23/2019 (Permalink)

Cleaning up a Basement from Flooding

Few things are as dangerous to a home as uncontrolled water. Water seeps in from outside the home, a sewage backup, or a frozen pipe bursts, and you are left with interior flooding that can be incredibly destructive. 

In New York, this occurs more frequently than home owners want, do the proximity to the ocean. Most of NYC and Long Island are located right on the Atlantic Ocean and Seasonal hurricanes contribute to flooding. 

Damage from Flooding 

A wide range of damage can occur from flooding. Furniture and items can be soaked and unable to be used in the future. Many homeowners need to replace furniture and other personal possessions after flooding. Mold proliferates in damp environments and the growth of mold can lead to serious home and health problems. Water can seep into electrical outlets and pose a fire risk as well. Further, water damage can stress other systems in your home and lead to other significant home problems. The problem is more severe if the flooding is caused by salt water which can severely damage electrical systems. 

Addressing Flooding 

If your home had flooding it is time to call in processionals to help to remediate it. Companies like SERVPRO can come in and examine the flood damage and the. Serve to remediate it as quickly as possible. When they arrive they will examine the flooded area and use their high tech equipment to begin to eliminate the flood related problems that exist and could occur in the future. First, SERVPRO will suck up or pump out any remaining water and apply high powered fans to dry out the area. Their fans are much more powerful than the standard house fan and can more quickly and thoroughly dry out the afflicted area. 

Applicants which inhibit mold growth are applied which reduce the opportunity for mold to spread both behind exposed areas and damage you home. This step is essential as mold poses a significant risk for homeowners. 

The cost of having SERVPRO is minor when compared to the damage a house can have after flooding. Avoid the urge to do it yourself and hire a professional to eliminate the risk of flooding.