Storms and Flooding Affecting Your Chicago Heights Home? Contact SERVPRO to Mitigate the Damages

1/11/2020 (Permalink)

When Floodwaters Infiltrate Your Chicago Heights Home--Don't Wait-- Call SERVPRO for Swift Extraction and Mitigation

Chicago Heights Residents Use Professional Flood Damage Recovery to Overcome Emergencies Rapidly

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When floodwaters get inside your property, they quickly migrate from the point of entry into further recesses of the home. Stemming the tide can be one of the most effective emergency mitigation tasks a homeowner can perform. Blocking water at doorways by closing and sealing doors can be useful. However, rising water levels can create slip & trip hazards so, if you do decide to take action, be extra careful of floating debris as well as wires or furniture.

Many victims of flood damage in Chicago Heights seek out professional services to remedy the issues. Moisture is affected by temperature as well as air flow, which can see the relative humidity in your home quickly rise to worrisome levels. When humidity reaches above 60 grains per pound (GPP), the likelihood of mold growth increases significantly. One useful method to use in the immediate aftermath is to open windows to replace the humid air with dry outdoor air. SERVPRO technicians also advise using box fans to encourage ventilation in a flooded property further. However, the caveat is that the exterior temperature should be greater and the humidity less, to effectively displace interior damp air.

Managing the various exchanges of temperature, air, or odor is part of water recovery. Moist air typical slows the drying process because it is saturated at a certain point. Equally, the temperature rises to the upper regions of a space, which can make it challenging to dry floors or carpets adequately. One method SERVPRO uses to increase drying efficiency is to create smaller drying zones. Place polyethylene sheeting on some regions of the level, then using wet sandbags or other weights to seal and hold them in place to create a drying tent. Ducting an air mover or fan inside the drying tent can increase drying efficiency by raising surface temperatures.

The above maneuvers to mitigate flooding sound above your pay grade scale? It probably does, so contact SERVPRO to lessen your stress and the damage to your property.

Ultimately, there are myriad practices that apply to a flood situation. These can vary greatly depending on the size, structure, and severity of the water incident. Most require professional equipment that SERVPRO can provide within four hours of notification of loss. Residents of Chicago often choose to use professional services because of their knowledge, professionalism, and equipment, which help to ensure full recovery is complete as soon as possible.

Overcoming flooding can be a time-consuming and challenging procedure. Contact SERVPRO of Chicago Heights / Crete / Beecher at (708) 672-0077.