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Record rains make their way into your living room. Water from the upstairs bathroom turns up in a light fixture downstairs. A busted pipe left an inch of water in the basement, with no sign of stopping. Whether flooding comes from a major storm, a minor plumbing problem, or something else, it doesn’t take much water to damage your home.
The longer water sits, the worse the damage and the higher the bill. At SERVPRO®, we respond at any time to quickly take care of your flood emergency. And from water removal and structural drying to mold remediation and contents restoration, we’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”
We inspect, document, and plan your restoration.
We act fast to stop damage and protect what matters most.
We rebuild and restore your space to pre-loss condition.
We can provide water extraction, drying and restoration services to return your property to its pre-loss condition, no matter what kind of flooding you’re facing:
With 59+ years of experience, we can handle your flood emergency. And from water removal and structural drying to mold remediation and contents restoration, we’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”
When your business suffers water damage, SERVPRO is ready. Our experienced team will get the job done and keep downtime to a minimum. Learn more about our Commercial Restoration Services.
At SERVPRO, we understand that property damage can be overwhelming. With decades of experience, SERVPRO can help document damage and provide information related to the services performed that can assist customers during the insurance claim process.
When property damage occurs, a rapid response can help limit further damage and may reduce overall restoration costs.
Groundwater flooding is usually covered by flood insurance, not a standard homeowners policy.
With flooding, knowing what you can do before help arrives can help reduce the damage to your home and cut the restoration costs. Standing water in your home will cause more damage with every passing hour.
When a flood emergency occurs in your home, it’s only natural to want to take action immediately. Below are some preliminary steps you can take before we arrive, but only attempt what you can do safely.
A flood is an overflow of water onto property that should otherwise be dry. Water from flooding doesn’t always come from the same place, and where it comes from matters a lot. Some floods bring in fairly clean water you can begin to deal with carefully. Others carry bacteria and contaminants that can harm your health. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re up against before you start your cleanup.
Most home floods come from severe weather and storms, plumbing or appliance failures, and sewer backups or rising groundwater. Each source carries different risks, so identifying the cause early helps you respond as effectively as possible.
Flood damage may be covered by your insurance policy, but you’ll need to reach out to your agent to get specifics about your particular coverage. Most typical homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.
The time it takes to fix flood damage depends on the severity of the flood. We’ll inspect your home or business and discuss with you the severity of damage and our plan to help return your property back to pre-loss condition. We’ll then work to remove the water that shouldn’t be there using pumps and water extracting equipment. Once the excess water is gone, we use dehumidifiers and other specialized drying equipment to help return the area to its normal moisture level. This is a closely monitored process, with our teams continually making adjustments to equipment to help ensure the area is recovering as quickly and as safely possible.
Other than the environmental hazards, all natural flood water is classified as category 3 water damage. Category 3 water damage is defined as “Grossly unsanitary water containing pathogenic agents, arising from sewage or other contaminated water sources and having the likelihood of causing discomfort or sickness if consumed or exposed to humans.” Category 3 water damage is considered grossly contaminated. It may also be called “black water.”
The most important thing to do is to move your family to safety. Next, shut off the water source and electricity if you can do so safely and avoid contact with standing water. Then call a professional water damage restoration company right away to begin the water extraction process.
Sandbags are helpful for slowing and redirecting slow-moving water up to two feet deep, but they do not stop water completely. Do not rely on sandbags to counteract flood damage.
