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9/17/2019 (Permalink)

A controlled demolition called a "flood cut" is often needed after flood damage enters a property. We have the equipment to handle any job.

Misconceptions About Flood Damage in Affected Somerville Homes that Hinder Recovery

Flooding is an unfortunate outcome, and just like any other related incident, people have various misconceptions about the recovery process. Such misconceptions can prevent you from taking the right steps after your property floods, worsening the situation, or delaying recovery. Hiring a professional like SERVPRO immediately your property floods saves you the hassle of deciding which steps are positive, and which ones are detrimental.

Entering the Home to Save valuables

One misconception that can hamper recovery after flood damage in your Somerville home is the belief that you can enter your home to save valuable contents. While in some cases it is possible to venture into the flooded home, it is rarely advisable. The risks, including the possibility of electric shocks and health problems from exposure to contaminants, out weight the benefit of saving a few items. Our SERVPRO technicians access such properties safely because we use PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, which eliminates the risks.

Dry Surfaces Mean the Job is Complete

Another misconception is thinking that extracting all visible water and drying surfaces completes the job. Water moves in different ways, including wicking through materials. Therefore, there is a high chance of some water finding a way into concealed areas or being absorbed deep into materials. Our SERVPRO technicians help find such water using various moisture detection tools. For example, thermal cameras utilize differences in temperature caused by moisture to identify wet areas. We also use moisture meters with probes to verify that materials that appear dry on the surface do not hold excess moisture deep within the material.

Doing It On Your Own

Thinking that you can handle the cleanup and rebuilding process that follows flood damage is also a misconception. Apart from the lack of resources such as equipment to tear down and clean the property, there are other reasons why choosing to do it on your own might not work. For example, you might have a hard time deciding to throw away items such as carpets or upholstery. However, a professional restorer understands that such porous materials are heavily contaminated and cleaning them to a sanitary level is not possible.

With the right information, restoring flooded property is not difficult. Call SERVPRO of West Somerset County to assist. You can reach us any time at (732) 805-9944. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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