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Water Flooding

A flood is best described as a temporary covering by water of land that is not normally covered by water.  Floods may result from an overflowing river or stream, a broken dam or levee, or backed up sewer systems.

The good news is that flood waters will eventually recede; the bad news is that they leave behind a path of destruction and carnage that is unparalleled by most other natural disasters.  A homeowner returning after a flood may find a house so wracked by flood waters that he may not feel it will ever be the same again.  Indeed, floods can shake a home to its very foundation, literally shifting the whole construction and making the home prone to collapse.

Upon returning to a flood damaged home, you should make every effort to determine if it is structurally sound.  And then turn off all electricity and gas to the home before entering.

Your best move is to contact a local IICRC certified water damage restoration professional, who will be able to spot problems commonly overlooked, as well as decide a course of action and handle all aspects of your specific restoration needs.

Until that time, you can best improve the situation by working safely (waterproof boots, heavy duty gloves, eye wear), and removing as many loose items, furniture, and appliances from the home as possible.  Open all windows and doors and get air circulating throughout the home; time is of the essence.  Water continues to wreak havoc for as long as it is allowed to stand, and molds or mildews can crop up as soon as 48 hours after a flood event.

Contact your local water damage professionals today for a free estimate.