Can Violent Weather Events Permanently Damage Properties?

9/28/2020 (Permalink)

Storm damage can become exhausting, let SERVPRO assist.

Storms that lead to Flooding Can Cause Billions of Dollars Worth of Property Damage Each Year. SERVPRO is a Flood Damage Restoration Service for Haddon Heights that Can Reduce the Expense of your Claim.

Do you need a professional for flood restoration?

Returning your Haddon Heights property to its preloss condition after a violent weather event requires lots of tools and expertise, and experience. Identifying all the damaged areas in a home can be challenging, mainly since water can migrate from an initial source to the house's hidden parts. SERVPRO professionals are trained to recognize the signs of moisture migration, calculate the amount of equipment required, and monitor their strategy outcomes to maximize drying efficiency. To work efficiently in a dangerous environment like a flooded property requires experience in operating the equipment needed to dry it efficiently. 

What types of equipment are needed for flood repair?

- Detection devices that may include sensors, probes, or thermal imaging cameras

- Extraction equipment like electric submersible pumps or water extractors

- Air moving equipment and dehumidification

- Safety Equipment

Do you need to dehumidify the home after flooding?

In comparison to pumps or extractors, dehumidification equipment is inefficient for flood damage in your Haddon Heights home. However, when restoring elements of structure or contents after most of your property is dry, they are indispensable. Hardwoods, for example, maybe exposed to flood waters for several hours or even overnight. During that time, they may absorb large amounts of moisture, leading to warping of the material- this process is especially noticeable with hardwood floorboards. Using a desiccant dehumidifier in this situation can be ideal since they are efficient at drying low evaporation materials like wood. SERVPRO technicians have the expertise to implement a maximum efficiency drying plan for your property.

If a violent weather event damages your property, contact SERVPRO of Haddon Heights / Voorhees at (856) 485-6971.