Severe Weather Can Mean Flood Damage in Dublin

7/20/2018 (Permalink)

Storms, Winds, Trees, Water Damage in Dublin--What To Do? Call SERVPRO

Dublin Storm Damaged Properties--The Solution is SERVPRO

Already this summer significant rains and wind storms resulted in toppled trees and utility lines near Dublin. The damage from a severe storm can expose many areas of your house to swiftly moving water, as well as threatening to submerge the lower levels of your dwelling under several inches of water. You need professional assistance from a reliable restoration company.
 
When your Dublin residence experiences the destruction heavy tree branches bring, the flood damage can be shocking. The amount of water flooding into your home from many different access points is far more than a shop vac can manage. Waiting for the waters to recede risks secondary damage. Our storm and flood damage crews are on call 24/7 when our community needs an emergency response.
 
To limit additional damage to your home, SERVPRO first secures and stabilizes the damaged exterior with boards and tarps. Then we inspect the damage done as the water rushed from the roof and upper levels into your basement. Chances are good your power may be temporarily disconnected, but this does not delay our efforts to remove the water collected in your lowest level. Our vehicles feature gas-powered submersible pumps and truck mounted water extractors that operate to capacity from our onboard generators.
 
SERVPRO crew members trace the path of the water, taking moisture readings or infrared scans of the walls, steps, ceilings, and floors affected. We can mark these wet areas with Blue Painters' Tape. The moisture levels inform our drying goals and also help us pinpoint any hidden caches of water. Release and extraction of hidden water are crucial to avoid microbial growth and structural component deterioration. We might drill holes or remove sections of drywall to access the water.
 
Although the source of the rainwater is relatively clean, SERVPRO crew leads evaluate the quality of the water in the lowest level. The failure of the municipal system to manage the storm sewer overflow during heavy rains can cause a backup of human waste into your home that requires special handling. If chemicals or paints stored in the basement tip into the flood waters, contamination is proven as well. Under these circumstances, we need to contain the extracted liquid and check with local rules on how to appropriately dispose of it.
 
Once the majority of the flood water exits via pumps and extractors, SERVPRO employees position air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to remove water from porous structures. The mantra every technician memorizes is wet to dry, and we ensure water moves into the drier, warmer air to then be condensed or absorbed by refrigerant or desiccant dehumidifiers.
 
Do not delay your call to (603) 352-7251 for help with storm-related home flooding. SERVPRO of Cheshire County is ready and able to respond fast with the highest degree of professionalism.

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