Storms may come, but SERVPRO is faster to any disaster and is here to help!

2/17/2021 (Permalink)

Of all the types of home disasters property owners get exposed to, the need for flood water removal and damage cleanup is one of the highest level emergencies. When this type of water event occurs, more than just water gets deposited in the home. 

When SERVPRO handles flood water removal and damage mitigation in Chicago Heights homes, the first thing the techs do is work to save as much of the structure and contents as possible. These actions involve: 

• Testing water remaining
• Scoping the property for paths of water migration
• Determining the best equipment to use
• Removing undamaged items off-site
• Finding specific items requested by the homeowner in the loss area 

Why is Floodwater Worse Than a Pipe Break?

While a hot water tank failure or supply line burst has the potential to send copious amounts of water within the home, it holds a rating as clean water that poses no threat to people or pets. Flood water picks up dirt, mud, debris, chemicals, and sometimes sewage and it all lands in the home. Before testing by the SERVPRO techs, there is no way to know how harmful the water is. 

Why Does Sheetrock Get Cut Away From the Bottom Up

This frequently seen action is a practice known as "flood cuts." When sheetrock comes into contact with water, it wicks it quickly into its core and travels upward. The SERVPRO technicians measure above the highest mark the water has gone and cut several inches above it. This controlled demo technique removes the unrestorable portion of the wall and opens up the wall cavity for complete drying.  

So if storms do damage your home or business, call the professionals at SERVPRO! We are faster to any disaster and we are here to help get you back to "Like it never even happened."