The Hidden Dangers of Flood Damage

11/27/2016 (Permalink)

Fast Water Removal Mitigates Storm Damage to Your Parkton Home

Cost of Flooding Includes Extraction of the Water and Salvaging Possessions

Dealing with flood damage is troublesome and stressful enough, but such a water emergency also leaves behind some hazards and dangers. Many issues do not become apparent until well after the water has been extracted from a home, but they can be just as disastrous the water that caused the problem in the first place.

Being a homeowner with flood damage in Parkton, it is important that you know what dangers can lurk well after the water is gone. Here's information about the side effects of flooding and how SERVPRO can help get your home back in great shape.
 
Mold
Mold is one of the most notorious secondary water damages associated with flood damage, and it can lead to health effects in humans and animals. It is also unsightly and causes bad odors that are difficult to eliminate. Whether your home had dormant mold spores that became active during a flood or new spores have started to grow, our technicians can spot and help remedy the situation.
 
Damage to Electronics and Appliances
Water and electronics are never a good mix, but the damage typically goes beyond causing appliances and electronic devices to stop working. It can also cause wire corrosion and electrical fires, and even devices that aren't directly exposed to water can start to fail due to the excessive humidity in flood damaged house. We work to get your home's humidity normalized, and we are also able to restore a broad range of electronics and appliances. For some electrical devices, we strongly advise a third party that specializes in restoring sensitive computers, phones, and other equipment. When we salvage your belongings, we can save you money.
 
Structural Damage
Depending on the volume of water that flooded your home, you may have already witnessed the effects that a water emergency can have on your house's structure. However, any amount of water that's allowed to sit will cause serious damage eventually ranging from cracks in the floors and fissures in your walls. SERVPRO technicians are IICRC trained to look for these types of problems while restoring homes with flood damage, which can prevent unwelcome surprises in the future.
 
The team at SERVPRO of Hunt Valley / Lutherville can quickly restore your home after any flooding emergency and help guard against the potential hazards that come along with it. To receive a quote or get more information about our flood damage services, call us 24/7 at (410) 229-0012.