Our Team Is Prepared to Handle Quick Removal of Flood Damage In Hicksville

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

When you are faced with storm damage do no hesitate to call our experts. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Extreme Weather Increases the Risk of Contaminated Water Flood Damage in Hicksville

Heavy precipitation and high winds expose residential properties in Hicksville to catastrophic water loss. Some of the risks come from overland “flash floods,” but additional concerns arise from the wind ripping off roofs or uprooting trees and blowing debris that breaks windows and shred siding, allowing water inside. Regardless of how it happens, storms can result in significant quantities of water spreading through your home.

We can help with flood damage in Hicksville. Our team of hard-working employees can manage everything from tarping and board-ups to water removal and structural drying to cleanup and disinfection. Experienced project managers assess the situation, developing a comprehensive plan to remove the water, dry the structure, and clean and disinfect the soiled surfaces.

Our SERVPRO crews are familiar with restoration best practices, including containing Category 2 and 3 water filling your home during flooding. Overland flood waters are contaminated, filled with debris and residues from roads, fields, backed-up sewers, and other potentially hazardous items, making cleanup a job for professionals. Technicians don personal protective equipment (PPE) during flood remediation and rely on intensive training to collect and contain the tainted water, disposing of it according to local regulations.

Water that comes into your home because of exterior storm damage starts out relatively clean but picks up debris as it drains from top to bottom. Quick removal helps limit the contamination, but even a one or two-day wait to extract the water permits mold spores, household dirt, and pathogens to spread. SERVPRO workers also are on the lookout for signs of contamination. The excess water can mix with household chemicals. It can also cause a backup of your sewer pipes because of the stress on the local system.

If we determine the floodwater we manage after the storm is contaminated, we ensure a thorough cleanup and disinfection of the spaces affected. SERVPRO uses EPA-registered disinfectants to reduce the prevalence of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens. Comprehensive structural drying also must be completed before we consider the project finished.

Rely on SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview for help with the challenges of flood damage after storms strike. Our phone at (516) 733-1800 is answered 24/7.