How A Speedy Response Changes The Outcome Of Flood Damage In Chicago Heights

4/27/2022 (Permalink)

Our Fast Response Will Restore Your Flood Damaged Chicago Heights Home To Pre-Damage Condition

Floods can affect property anywhere including areas outside earmarked flood zones. You have probably heard that carrying out an expedited restoration process is helpful, and it is true. Because you might not know the exact steps to take to restore your property, the best bet is to work with a professional restoration company.

One of the effects of flood damage in Chicago Heights is microbial growth. Microbes include bacteria, mold, and other pathogens. Floodwaters contain different microbes because they flow over broad areas. One unique aspect of microbes is growth; the longer they remain undisturbed. A speedy response that removes floodwaters helps curtail such growth saving the homeowner the hassle of extra effort sanitizing affected areas. Our SERVPRO technicians use high capacity pumps or truck-mounted water extractors to expedite the removal process.

Floodwaters affect materials in different ways. For example, wood and its derivatives, which can be found in floorboards and cabinets, rot or lose structural integrity when exposed to water over extended periods. Materials can also lose their utility value even if physically they remain unchanged like in the case of insulation, which loses R-value. Our SERVPRO technicians understand how moisture causes these problems, so we use various detection tools including moisture meters to check saturation levels in different materials and monitor the effectiveness of drying processes.

Sometimes it is not possible to remove water from the home immediately especially if all surrounding areas are swamped by water. However, it is possible to take actions that help save some of the items from extended exposure to water. Our SERVPRO technicians can move out items to higher floors in the house or an offsite warehouse. We also use heavy-duty plastic sheets to cover items to protect them from dripping water. By limiting the exposure period, it is possible to save more items.

For a quick solution when your property in Park Forest, Sauk Village or Steger area floods, call SERVPRO of Chicago Heights / Crete / Beecher. You can reach us at (708) 672-0077 any time. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.