Professionals Clean Up Flood Damage in Port Orange Fast

10/28/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO will get your Port Orange home back to normal after a flood.

We will show you the right way with your Port Orange flood damage.

Every year, Florida residents face the risk of flooding from storms. One to two inches of water accumulation is enough to cause thousands of dollars in damages. The average flood damage claim from 2008 to 2012 alone was $42,000. Kitchen flooding, in particular, poses many challenges for homeowners, as floods can thoroughly damage many surfaces and appliances.

If your home needs swift, professional flood damage mitigation in Port Orange, certified SERVPRO technicians are ready to work with property owners and insurance adjusters to preserve your home and possessions while minimizing exposure to contaminants. SERVPRO also offers licensed contractors that provide cleanup services for both mold remediation (Florida license number MRSR515) and biohazards (license number 64-64-1785570).

How Flooding Can Affect Your Kitchen

If caught early, cabinets can be cleaned, disinfected, and dried. However, if flooding occurs while you are out of town, for example, cabinet removal may be necessary to minimize the risk from mold and other contaminants in floodwater. This is especially true for cabinets made from particleboard or wood veneer.

Hardwood flooring may need replacement to prevent exposure to microbes and contaminants. Because of the porous nature of wood, prolonged exposure to water may damage sealants and cause the wood to swell, warp, and buckle.

Whether you have ceramic tiles or vinyl flooring in your kitchen, flooding can do considerable damage. Vinyl can quickly lose adhesion to the floor on exposure to moisture and delaminates quickly. Ceramic tile is more resistant but over time, can also warp and detach the longer that the grout is exposed to moisture.

Be wary of using electric or gas appliances in a flooded kitchen. Turn off electricity at your circuit breaker and contact your gas provider to shut off gas as needed to maximize safety.

How SERVPRO Can Salvage Your Home

When your home is subject to flooding, whether from ground floods or torrential downpours, SERVPRO technicians can act quickly to remove water from your property. Because of the risk of spreading microbes through the air and absorption, disinfection is handled before drying during floods. This process may also be done again afterward, as is usually the situation involving clean water losses.  In cases with large amounts of standing water, technicians can use truck-mounted pumps to remove water and back-mounted extractors for smaller pools and hard-to-reach areas.

SERVPRO of South Daytona Beach/Port Orange is Faster to Any Size Disaster so that you can have your home back to its pre-flood condition. Call (386) 788-0358 today to start mitigating damage to your residence within hours.

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