How to Recover From Flood Damage affecting Your Denville Home

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

There is no job too big or small for your local SERVPRO of North Morris County.

SERVPRO Provides Denville Homeowners with Excellent Services During Flood Repairs

Flooding is a severe problem that many homeowners have to deal with annually. Floods can cause a wide range of issues in your Denville home and, if not addressed right away, can lead to further damages and very costly repairs. Flood restoration ought to be done by professionals as they have the right tools for the job and workforce.

Flood damage repairs in Denville homes start with cleanup, which is a daunting process that must be done thoroughly. SERVPRO aims to remove all floodwater, dirt, and mud accumulated in your home, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. We have tools to make flood cleanup easier, such as submersible pumps, truck-mounted pumps, or portable extractors for immediate water removal. Our SERVPRO technicians use shovels to remove the debris and pressure washers to clean off the remnants.

Flood Damage May Cause

• Warping and buckling of hardwood floors
• Damage to furniture and fixtures
• Moisture in walls
• Ruined appliances

Managing Moisture in Some Items

Floodwater from a storm is nasty as it might be mixed with sewage leaks, chemical spills, and everyday contaminants. Cleaning items are cheaper than replacing them. However, upholstered furniture, draperies, and mattresses should be tossed. While soaked particle-board furniture may fall apart, those made of hardwood, metal, plastic, and glass should be fine once thoroughly cleaned.

Hardwood floors may survive the damage but require a lot of care. In this case, we remove a few boards here and there to allow others to expand so that they do not warp. We also monitor the subfloor because, in some situations, a hardwood floor might dry, whereas the subflooring underneath remains wet.

Dealing With a Wet Subfloor

• Inspect the subfloor
• Circulate dry air
• Apply biocides to prevent mold growth

SERVPRO of North Morris County provides 24/7 flood damage restoration service, thus helping get your home to its preloss state as fast as possible. Call us at (973) 983-5657. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.