How You Can Respond to Flood Damage at Your Bloomfield Home

7/12/2022 (Permalink)

Need help in restoring your flood damaged Bloomfield home? SERVPRO is Here to Help.

With SERVPRO, Flood Restoration in Bloomfield Is Easier

Several creeks and other waterways run through the Bloomfield area, so flooding is likely, especially after torrential rainfall or when a storm passes through the area. As the water volumes in the waterways swell, any property close to the bank is exposed, resulting in flood damage.

Apart from overflowing rivers, the road and pavement networks can cause flood damage at your Bloomfield home since the area is flat. Knowing what to do once the water breaches your property is essential because it determines the costs and inconveniences you incur. Involving SERVPRO lightens your workload and minimizes the risks you would face from such an incident.

Problems to address after flooding 

• Water extraction challenges
• Contamination--Black Water
• Material deterioration 

Flooding leaves pools of water stagnating inside homes which is both inconvenient and promotes the proliferation of microbes. Floodwaters also spread dangerous chemicals and biohazards. Timely water removal is one of the crucial steps for controlling flood damage. However, your attempts to remove the water might not be successful if you do not have the appropriate extraction resources. SERVPRO makes a difference since we use advanced technologies such as self-priming pumps to facilitate the extraction of the floodwaters.

Managing contamination

Contaminants are particularly challenging to address for several reasons. For instance, extracting dirty water does not remove harmful materials from surfaces and contents. Also, exposure to such substances can be a health risk. Taking elaborate steps to rid the property of any trace of toxic materials is another crucial flood restoration process. Precautions are also necessary to limit contact with dangerous materials. Our SERVPRO crews have sufficient PPE, including rubber boots, heavy-duty gloves, and bodysuits, allowing us to clean and finish any section of your house comfortably. Besides cleaning, we also do controlled demolition to remove compromised structural materials for disposal.

Unsalvageable materials removed during flood restoration

• Carpets and pads
• Drywall, insulation, and wall fillings
• Composite wood 

SERVPRO of Bloomfield / Enfield quickly responds when notified about flood damage facilitating management of any problem, “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (860) 216-2785.