Steps to Drying Your Durham Home After Flood Damage

9/12/2019 (Permalink)

We can step you right into a clean and waterless Durham home, after your flood damage.

SERVPRO knows the steps to take during you flood damage clean up in Durham.

It is devastating to experience a flooding disaster in your home. There is an inherent danger in floodwaters because they usually contain harmful pathogens and household chemicals. Your home’s building structure can weaken after a severe flood, and the floors and walls can cave in. Fortunately, quickly handling the problem helps minimize the extent of the damage and makes repair and cleanup easier. 

After experiencing flood damage in your Durham home, the priority is staying safe. You may be forced to leave the house if the flooding is severe. When you return, turn off the electrical power and wear protective gear like gloves and rubber boots to avoid coming into contact with the hazardous materials that the floodwater may have brought into your home. 

Before removing the water or making repairs, document the damage fully for your insurance company by taking photos or videos. Digital versions are ideal because you can store them electronically, and copying them is easy.

To dry your home effectively, it is advisable to work with professionals who have expertise in restoring homes after a natural disaster. The flood damage cleanup experts from SERVPRO can help you restore your house to its pre-incident condition by removing the water, returning humidity to normal and drying the affected areas.

Our crew assesses the structures and contents in a home before beginning the remediation process. We determine what is salvageable and unsalvageable. We dispose of items that have been badly damaged. Our crew can properly document any unsalvageable things and file the details directly with your insurance firm for replacement. If the flooding was severe, we can remove the flooring, drywall, and insulation to prevent mold growth. Mold can grow within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after a flood, therefore the need to act quickly before it spreads.

At SERVPRO, we use scientific approaches for water removal and cleanup of flood-damaged buildings. Our Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) use powerful pumps to remove all the standing water from a home. We also use sophisticated drying equipment like:

•       Air movers – They offer high-velocity airflow that speeds up the drying process. These devices improve air circulation to enhance evaporation and minimize drying times.

•       Dehumidifiers – They regulate humidity by eliminating extra water vapor from the air, creating living conditions which are unwelcoming to mold.

We create a balanced drying system, meaning that dehumidifying equipment can remove as much moisture from the air as the air moving equipment is putting in. We also monitor and document the entire drying process. Our technicians use moisture meters and moisture sensors to check if there is any moisture in the ceilings, flooring, and walls. If there is moisture, we come up with an all-inclusive drying plan to eliminate it effectively.

When floodwaters have entered your residence, SERVPRO of North Durham can help you in removing the water, cleaning up and drying the affected areas. Call us today at (919) 467-0880 for a rapid restoration process. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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