SERVPRO Downtown Atlanta Tips for Flood Damage protection

6/8/2020 (Permalink)

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Water Damage Restoration Services Are Imperative After A Flood

According to the IICRC, flood water is under a category three water loss due to the microorganisms in the water. Flooded water in your Atlanta home or business needs to be handled by a water damage company immediately. 

Three causes of flooding 

• One of the leading causes of flooding in an Atlanta structure is a supply line break or a pipe break. 
• The second cause of flood damage can be from heavy rainfall that backs up into the basement of a home or business. 
• The third cause of flooding may be from a foundation leak that needs to be repaired.    

Act fast to mitigate flood damage repair 

Regardless of the cause of water damage, restoration services need to be sought early and quickly. Mitigation should always be the first approach after a flood has occurred in a home to prevent further flood damage. Following mitigation, the restorer must perform water cleanup and drying services. SERVPRO of Atlanta has enough equipment to handle any size flood damage in Atlanta and surrounding areas. 

SERVPRO has your back 

Trying to deal with water damage mitigation on your own can be overwhelming. Likely, you do not have the necessary water cleanup tools to handle the flooded home or flood damage. If you are contemplating on hiring the services of a restoration company, home and business owners need to consider the following:

Prompt and diligent restoration services

Timing is everything when dealing with flood damage. Once a flood occurs in a home or business, the next top concern needs to be to avoid secondary water damage. To prevent secondary damage, Atlanta residents need to know that it is imperative to hire a professional restoration company. Professional restorers will conduct mitigation, water cleanup, and drying services within a short period. Restoration professionals will send multiple personnel to the job site to get the work done in the shortest amount of time possible. The restoration project manager will act fast to find the root cause of the water damage in the home or the flooded business. 

Mildew and Mold growth prevention

Flooded water can provide an excellent breeding ground for mold and mildew. To avoid mold damage, restorers will act fast in drying the flood damage to prevent the growth of fungi and other harmful microorganisms. When the project manager on-site spots mold that is already present, the professionals will use certified grade cleaner and disinfectants to eliminate the mold and stop further growth. 

Helping hands 

When an Atlanta resident has a relationship with a restoration company, they will benefit from more than drying and water cleanup services. All of the services that SERVPRO offers are holistic and beneficial to any home or business owner. As stated above, you can see that a flooded home comes with other significant issues subject to flood damage. Restoration professionals also offer additional services such as deodorization, vent cleaning, sanitation, and content restoration. In most cases, they can dry out and restore electronics as well. The main objective of a restoration company like SERVPRO is to restore the home or business to its previous condition before the damages. 

Do not let flood damage stress you out. Call your local SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta (404) 835-0200 for effective restoration services. Our team is available around the clock.

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