SERVPRO Restores Knoxville Properties from Flood Damage

11/10/2024 (Permalink)

If your home suffers from flood damage, contact SERVPRO immediately. Our technicians have professional equipment to get the job done.

Knoxville Homeowners Trust SERVPRO® for Flood Damage Restoration

Floodwaters bring visible damage and safety risks to your property after a storm. You need experts like SERVPRO to restore flood damage to your Knoxville home. 

SERVPRO techs begin flood damage restoration to your Knoxville home by first extracting the standing water and evaluating the damage across affected materials, including flooring, walls, and contents.  

Category 3 Water and its Risks During Water Cleanup After a Storm  

Water on your Knoxville property after a storm falls under grossly contaminated or Category 3 water. It category represents heavily contaminated water that can permeate porous materials, making them unsalvageable. When Category 3 water comes into contact with carpets, drywall, and furniture, these items must be removed and replaced to ensure safe restoration.

A recent example of SERVPRO’s expertise was in an East Tennessee office building after Hurricane Helene. Before our team arrived on-site, floodwaters reached two feet and soaked into the walls. Our team first extracted all standing water to restore the building and evaluated the damage across affected materials, including flooring, walls, and contents. After careful extraction, any materials compromised by Category 3 water exposure, like drywall and flooring, were carefully removed for safety and cleanliness.

Flood restoration requires strategic drying and dehumidifying to ensure no residual moisture is left in the structure. For this project, SERVPRO IICRC-certified techs installed temporary flex ducting to pump desiccated, highly filtered air into the building. We circulated dry air around affected areas using industrial-grade air movers, efficiently drawing out moisture from walls, floors, and other structural materials. These steps prevent secondary issues like mold growth, which can quickly take hold in moisture-laden environments.

Deep Cleaning and Antimicrobial Application

Once moisture was eliminated, our team moved to the final stages: deep cleaning, deodorizing, and antimicrobial treatment. These processes are critical in flood restoration to ensure that any contaminants brought in by Category 3 water are thoroughly neutralized, leaving your property safe for future occupancy. Thanks to SERVPRO’s comprehensive approach, the building was ready for reconstruction just a few days after the catastrophic flooding.

Call SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville at (865) 862-8907 today; we are Here to Help®.