Voorhees Homes Receive the SERVPRO Biohazard Treatment to Secure the Property Safely

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Can Remove a Sewage Problem from Your Voorhees Home and Make It Safe for Your Family

How Sewage Contaminates the Bathroom of Your Voorhees Home

Much like substantial water damage, sewage threats to your Voorhees home can compromise the structural integrity of nearly every surface exposed for prolonged periods. In addition to the destruction that saturation can allow, biohazardous situations like this also present the immediate threats of bacteria, pathogens, and other harmful microorganisms.

Addressing these concerns must happen quickly after a sewage backup biohazard in Voorhees homes. One of the most significant hazards that exist after an emergency like this is underestimating the threat. Severe contamination is imminent with raw sewage backing up through toilets or floor drains, and this can cause health effects for those exposed. Our SERVPRO professionals have intensive training through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to thoroughly and safely address these hazards as they exist in a residence.

Immediate Threats

As briefly mentioned, contaminants and bacteria are among the most pressing threats. While surface water presents risks of its own for exposed materials sensitive to saturation like wallboard and wood trim, the circulating germs and bacteria can lead to illness and other health effects.

After a Day of Exposure

While the threat of contamination and the spread of these volatile microorganisms and bacteria can continue, after a day, there is an increased risk of structural compromise as well. While much of the affected materials must get removed to reduce the severity of health threats in the house, when our SERVPRO professionals begin mitigation, more than a day of exposure makes the salvaging of outer lying, uncontaminated materials a challenge.

Long-Term Concerns

Even with the removal of structural elements and fixtures like shelving, vanities, and wallboard, water can continue to migrate and affect new materials and surfaces. We strive to protect frameworks like studs and joists, so we can clear out construction materials around these bones of your house and thoroughly clean the wood with biocides, disinfectants, and antimicrobial agents.

Water damage from a sewage backup is an emergency that should not get underestimated. Trust in the fast response and the training of our SERVPRO of Haddon Heights / Voorhees recovery specialists to help. Give us a call today at (856) 566-3388.