What Steps Are Needed to Restore a Flood-Damaged Plantation Home?

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO responds to storm damage calls 24/7 with extraction tools, EPA-registered biocides, and power sources in houses without electricity.

Plantation SERVPRO Flood Damage Techs Extract, Sanitize, Deodorize, and Repair Properties

Across the United States, including in Plantation, a whopping 14.6 million homes run the risk of flooding. Mopping up the remaining water and running fans can seem like a feasible strategy at first. Still, it may not be enough to mitigate the risk of further property damage or bacterial contamination.

Trained SERVPRO flood damage cleanup professionals in Plantation respond to disaster calls 24/7 with extraction tools, EPA-registered biocides, and power sources in houses without electricity. This comprehensive response can save homeowners time and money when tacking home flooding.

Steps Required for Flood Damage Mitigation

SERVPRO mitigation technicians observe the following protocols during floodwater cleanup:

• Inspection - This step is key to forming a cohesive mitigation plan and is performed throughout the extraction and drying process to ensure that affected surfaces reach an equilibrium moisture content (EMC) comparable to dry, unaffected structures and contents in the home. Restorable flood-affected items are measured with sensors, meters, and imaging devices during restoration to this end
• Sanitation - Because of the variety of contaminants present during a flood–which can include sewage, chemical residues, and solid debris–thorough cleaning with antimicrobials and careful disposal of unsalvageable contents and refuse is a must for keeping home occupants safe
• Extraction and drying - Moisture removal units, such as portable and truck-mounted extractors, as well as sump pumps for standing water without solid waste, are just a few of the essential tools for eliminating excess moisture from water. Commercial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers are deployed after extraction to address remaining moisture
• Deodorization - Ultra-low volume (ULV) fogging can dispense water- or solvent-based deodorizers that penetrate surfaces affected by malodors

We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster for property owners who call SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South at (954) 776-2000.