Proven Tips to Help Combat Storm Damage in Wayne

4/30/2020 (Permalink)

When flooding overtakes your living space, it is time to contact team SERVPRO. We will successfully mitigate the situation and are available 24/7.

My Home Has Fallen Victim to Flash Flooding, What Should I Do Next?

Flash flooding can be among the most stressful forms of a Wayne home emergency. It can be hard to prioritize what to do in the immediate aftermath of a flood. SERVPRO is equipped to answer all the tough questions on flood-emergencies and is available in the local area.

How can I tell if water intrusion is bio-hazardous or harmful to health?

Floodwaters in Wayne are considered a black water emergency. Unlike clean water emergencies, black water may contain numerous human pathogens, as well as animal carcasses, herbicides, or raw sewage. Ask yourself the question of where the floodwaters have come from. Clean water comes from clean water supply pipes in the home as well as rainfall. If it is not from either of these sources, then you should consider it a grey or black water emergency. You should avoid contact with potentially harmful water emergencies and immediately seek out professional assistance. 

How can you stop further damage from occurring in my home after a flash flood?

Stopping further harm coming to the home is part of our Wayne emergency mitigation procedure. Restorers perform a crucial role in flood recovery by entering and scoping your property. During this inspection, we test floors and ceilings for structural damage or waterlogging as well as potential hazards like an electrical malfunction. But we can also perform essential mitigation to prevent further harm from coming to your property. These may include reducing standing water levels, tarping or sealing the building from further water intrusion, and boarding up a damaged structure to prevent unlawful trespass. 

What are the differences between black water and other water emergencies? 

Blackwater needs to be treated with caution. Our technicians are equipped to deal with and dispose of potentially biohazardous substances. Some items may need disposal at a designated waste facility to abide by state and federal law. We also need to provide and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering the property or working on the site. Creating decontamination rooms may also be an essential part of the restoration procedure.

What personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need to deal with floodwaters?

• Steel capped footwear for use onsite
• Hard hats for protection from potential ceiling collapse or falling hazards
• Respiration equipment to avoid noxious sewer gases, bacteria and viruses
• Thick heavy-duty gloves as well as plastic disposable gloves and aprons
• Polyethylene sheeting to avoid cross-contamination when moving between areas of the site.
• In some situations, full hazmat suits may be necessary

What property repairs do you need to restore a flood-damaged home?

High volume water intrusion can damage the structure of your home as well as the contents. Among the casualties, you may require tile repairs, painting, electrical repair as well as general construction duties. SERVPRO can provide these services for you during restoration. With contamination in water intrusion, we also need to demolish exposed drywall, clean and secure the cavity before performing a new drywall installation. Depending on the severity of damage to your property, you may need extensive reconstruction, which we can provide with an in-house team of general contractors.

What special repair services SERVPRO provide to flooded residences?

• Fine art restoration
• Marble Floor Repair
• Roofing services
• Document drying
• Linoleum and Hardwood floor repair
• Tree removal

For residents of Wayne who have a long history of natural disasters, we provide a comprehensive restoration service. By using in-house repair staff, we can help the community overcome any size disaster without having to deal with unknown factors such as third-parties. 

How long does it take to return a flooded property to preloss condition?

Time can be an essential factor for homeowners, especially those that are temporarily displaced from their homes. Flood loss recovery can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the severity of structural damage that the property sustains. In some cases, residents can return to the property after emergency mitigation is complete. However, specialist repair of some regions of the home may require a temporary closure. We endeavor to provide you with a working property as quickly as possible during the restoration.

Flood recovery can be a stressful and challenging time. Our restorers offer round the clock support for homeowners that have fallen victim to flash-flooding and other natural disasters. Our local workforce has access to national resources and is provided with the latest in restoration technology. In an emergency, contact SERVPRO of Wayne at (973) 546-4977.