Our Experts Discuss Common Problems After A Flood In Brooklyn

3/24/2022 (Permalink)

Flood damage is never a DIY project.

Common Problems After DIY Flood Damage Cleanup in Brooklyn Homes

When heavy rains bring flood damage, most people will initially attempt to clean up the water themselves, using everything from rags and mops to wet/dry vacs to pick up the water. However, this sometimes sets up a home for more significant issues.

Not infrequently, SERVPRO technicians face flood damage in Brooklyn homes that often need additional action. One of the biggest problems with floodwater is the migration factor. When the water enters the house, it does not puddle up in a single area. It runs to the walls, behind baseboards, wicked into sheetrock, and breeches the subfloor — all of these scenarios set up a home for damaged building materials, foul odors, and mold.

Locating Floodwater in a Home

SERVPRO technicians use different types of moisture detection equipment to determine all areas floodwater migrated to. This attention to detail enables them to completely extract any remaining water and set up drying configurations to lower the ambient humidity levels rapidly.

Avoiding Mold Damage

Mold counts on elevated humidity to continue its lifecycle, and a post-flood home is a great place to set up a colony as far as the spores are concerned. SERVPRO technicians have a mold remediation certification #00055 and know the warning signs of a mold infestation and how to eradicate existing colonies through their drying and cleaning methods. They have professional-grade antimicrobial cleaning agents and sealants to ensure any mold found and abated will not return.

Beating the Stress of Reconstruction

Restoration of flood damage often requires a varying amount of controlled demolition. This action can include cutting away from sheetrock damaged by water, removal of laminate flooring or carpet, and other measures. SERVPRO has a residential contractor license #2015353DCA and can offer rebuilding services to homeowners after the cleanup efforts are complete, saving them the hassle of finding and hiring a general contractor for repairs to the home.

Flood damage is never a DIY project. To ensure the best outcome, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn at (718) 522-4400 and let the certified technicians make the difference with their experience and equipment, "Like it never even happened."