What Damage Can Flash Floods Cause To Your Home or Business?

8/10/2020 (Permalink)

Flash flooding will result in flood cuts to your home or business.

SERVPRO has the equipment to remove the water from when a flash flood passes through Smyrna, Georgia 

Flash Flood Water Removal

Georgia residents know that you do not necessarily have to live in a zone known for flooding to get hit with flood damage after a storm or hurricane. When your home or business encounters flash flooding that leaves your Smyrna home underwater, you can count on our highly trained mitigation and cleanup crew at SERVPRO to get the job done. 

Our advanced technology and proven methods for restoration have proven to be Smyrna's most reliable and trusting restoration company that is available 24/7 for emergency cleanup. 

Interior Water Damage  

Intense storms with heavy rainfall will create water channels that can infiltrate your interior, saturate your flooring, and cause water to get behind the walls. Most of the time, these damages result from malfunctioning gutters, cracks in the foundation, and broken windows.  

When a certified trained technician arrives on-site, we will not only clean up the water caused by the flood but also let you know where your home is susceptible to future potential flood damage. 

Flooding to any structure leaves a notable amount of damage, but our team at SERVPRO specializes in flash flood removal in Smyrna, leaving your property “Like it never even happened.”

How Can SERVPRO Clean Water Damages From Flash Floods?  

We use specialized drying equipment to help us address the restoration project, including: 

• A Truck-mounted extractor that allows for prompt water removal
• Moisture meters that enable us to find hidden pockets of moisture to avoid secondary damage
• Professional grade drying and dehumidification equipment to create an optimum environment to execute your flash flood removal project 

Wet Materials, What is considered Salvageable? 

During any flood loss event, it is likely that materials will need to be removed and dried if not thrown away. We want to clarify that not all of the interior contents to your property will be salvageable. Flood water is considered a category three water damage loss; this means that all of the damaged materials need to be removed and trashed. The reason that materials are categorized as a category three-loss is that there are potential microbes on the damaged contents that can be harmful. 

Flood Damage Demolition

When the SERVPRO of South Cobb crew arrives on the scene at a Smyrna property that has suffered from flood damage, they will start by evaluating the extent of the damage then perform demolition on the property by removing all wet materials. In most cases, flood cuts to the drywall are going to be necessary. A flood cut will allow the structure to dry properly and will remove the unsalvageable drywall. Flood cuts also will enable us to use drying equipment to properly address the moisture hidden behind walls and in tight corners. 

After the storm, flash flood removal services are available 24/7 for our Smyrna residents. When your home undergoes a flood, you can call SERVPRO of South Cobb. We can have a crew at your location within hours after calling us at (770) 739-2355.

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