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Flood Restoration Techniques Part 2

Getting your home back in condition after a flood event is a daunting task, to be sure, but not an impossible one.

First, you will need to extract all the excess water from the home.  This is done with high power wet-dry vacs or submersible pumps.  Be sure that all water drains as far from your home as possible, preferably through a sink or drainage vent.

Once the water is out, facilitate secondary drying by using a number of high velocity fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers to remove as much residual moisture from the air and various surfaces as possible.  Adjust the fans’ locations every so often to insure complete coverage.

Carpets and rugs will need to be taken up, dried, disinfected, and cleaned.  If the carpet has been wet for less than 48 hours, it should be salvageable.  Discard any wet or damaged padding, and let the carpet dry flat on your patio or driveway.

While the carpet is up, dry out, clean, and disinfect the flooring beneath.  Getting rid of all moisture is vital to prevent the growth of mold or mildew, which can bring with them a number of health hazards from the mild to the severe.  Be sure to check floors for warping or cracking.

Likewise, check your drywall.  Water damaged drywall usually swells, stains, or does both.  You will want to check within the walls, as well as any basements or crawlspaces, for any other water damage.  Remember, not all water damage is immediately visible.

If all this sounds like too much for you to handle, don’t worry, it probably is.  But that’s okay….it’s what your local IICRC certified water damage restoration company is there for, for provide a full range of services to accommodate all your flood damage restoration needs.

Call them today for a free estimate.