Can SERVPRO Help With Building Repairs After Flood Damage?

8/17/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding quickly causes flood damage. Contact SERVPRO right away for water removal and remediation services.

Glen Cove Homeowners Are Concerned About Home Repairs After Flood Damage.

People living in Glen Cove know that the fall and winter can be cold and wet. Inclement weather can cause a surprising amount of damage to homes in the local community.

Floods pose a clear danger. Water can quickly enter through doors and windows, wreaking devastation within the house. Flood damage in Glen Cove causes disruption and distress to residents. Thankfully SERVPRO of Glen Cove / Jericho is on hand to clean up and get your home looking "Like it never even happened."

Can I Protect My Home From Flood Damage?

Although SERVPRO is available 24 hours, you want to avoid flood damage if possible. There are some things you can do:

• Check your doors and windows regularly and make sure they are in good repair
• Look out for broken or leaking gutters and downpipes and get them fixed immediately
• Make sure your yard gradient directs water away from your home rather than toward
• Consider making some sandbags for use in an emergency – research how to fill and stack them before you start
• Keep an eye on flood alerts so you know when bad weather is coming

If you spot a leak, a broken tile, or a gutter needing cleaning, take care of it at once. It is too late to repair your home when a flood warning comes, so take action now.

What Can Flood Water Do To My Home?

Floodwater can damage both your home and your belongings. Textiles such as carpets and drapes can quickly take on water. Photographs, art canvases, and books can quickly become waterlogged. Wooden furniture can warp and swell depending on the severity of flood damage.

Water can damage the home structure. For example:

• Soaked and damaged drywall
• Peeling wallpaper
• Sagging ceilings
• Water-damaged HVAC systems
• Broken door and window panes

Which home repairs can SERVPRO help me with?

Our team will help with a wide range of repairs, including:

• Removing and replacing drywall and wallpaper and repainting walls
• Fixing hardwood, linoleum, tile, or marble floors
• Mending a damaged roof
• Plumbing and electrical services
• Repairing or replacing carpets

Sometimes, we may need to find specialist contractors to help us. This is advantageous for you because you do not have to search for contractors yourself. We only work with specialists we trust, and you can rest assured that we supervise their work at all times.

We know it is a shock to see your home damaged by floodwaters. Leave it to us to find the right contractors for your home repairs.

What About The Rest of The Cleanup?

There is more to flood damage remediation than house repairs. Our team will also take care of your contents, such as furniture and documents. We will advise you what to keep and trash, and we can clean and restore your items.

Our technicians will use fans, heaters, and dehumidifiers to dry your home and belongings and return them to their pre-damaged condition if possible. We use a range of moisture meters and probes to monitor drying and ensure the moisture is at an acceptable level. We also take care of deodorizing your home so that it smells clean with no trace of dampness.

For help repairing your home after flood damage, call SERVPRO of Glen Cove / Jericho at (516) 671-1919.