Flood Damage in Rocky Hill is Unpreventable, But We Can Undo the Damage

6/25/2021 (Permalink)

Flood damage? We've got you covered! Our team is available 24/7 to restore your home.

SERVPRO Can't Stop the Flood in Rocky Hill, But We Can Stop the Damage!

Having a floodwater in your home can be prevented, and the risk lessened with adequate precautions. Other types of damage are similar and can be controlled to some extent with a bit of effort on a homeowner's part. Flooding and the damage it causes are very uncooperative, no matter what measures you take.

Living in Rocky Hill can subject residents to flash floods from spring through the end of summer. Torrents of slower moving water create fewer risks to motorists and those who are outside, as knowledge of them is more widely known. Flash floods can sweep cars away because they are powerful enough to do so. The amount of damage these types of floods can create in a home can be catastrophic. Both types of water incursions can create bio-hazard risks in a home. If a home suffers flood damage in Rocky Hill, it must be cleaned to a sanitary state again before people live in it again.

SERVPRO cleaning and restorative work must target biological presences and microbial organisms, chemical compounds, and structural damages. Flood damage does not solely present damage from the water alone but also what is in the water. Sometimes, this can include structural deterioration caused by objects being forced through a home during the flood. At times, these can consist of damage to electrical wiring in addition to saturated outlets. Chemical compounds can include various mixes of salts, fertilizers, sewage (which can also be biological), motor fluids (gasoline, oil, brake fluid), and run-off from local factories.

Cleaning Flood Damaged Furniture

Gutting a home is often needed to restore a residence to suitable conditions. We can clean furnishings to acceptable levels unless they have been submerged for extended periods, which is especially true of compressed wood products. Solid wood furniture will not damage as easily. However, instead of swelling and crumbling, this type of furniture can crack in places where pieces are fastened together. The fabric covering upholstery can harbor pathogens such as mold and bacteria, and care must be taken when cleaning these items. Special brushes may need to be used to preserve raised patterns while still cleaning the piece adequately.

A home with flood damage may seem like a lost cause, but there's no need to throw in the towel. SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville at (865) 862-8907 can help bring your home back to its preloss state and get you and your family back into it fast. Because emergencies happen at all hours of the day and night, we're also available 24/7 to take your call.