Flagler Beach Flood damage - Flood damage in Flagler Beach Clean Up Steps

5/2/2016 (Permalink)

Flagler Beach flood damage can be devastating.

Clean Up Steps for Flood damage in Flagler Beach

When a family steps in their home after a flood, it's not uncommon for them to take a panoramic view of the Flagler Beach flood damage and what needs to be done. In many cases, all of the water that they see may appear to be an overwhelming loss cause that cannot be saved by any clean up process. However, when the homeowner contacts a professional from the Flagler Beach flood damage company, they can speak with their representatives about their plan for restoration and clean up procedures. Because these representatives have the expertise to restore flood damage areas to normal living conditions, the family can feel more confident in knowing that they save things that they really want and discarding those that can be thrown away. To that end, here're some necessary steps in the clean-up process of flood-damaged homes.
 
Step #1 - Determine the Scope of the Water Damage
When people think about flooding in the home, they may see a picture of one of two things and that is flooding that comes from lots of water from a storm or flooding that comes from burst pipes. Either way, the team of professional water damage restoration representatives will need to survey all of the damage to see what must be done. In some cases, if the flooding is due to burst pipes, the first course of action is to shut off the home’s main water supply.
 
Step #2 - Take Precaution with Electrical Gadgets
Because water and electrical gadgets don’t mix, they can result in serious injuries. Therefore, the power to the home should also be turned off until everything has been checked. Further, any electrical appliances should be removed from the wall sockets so that additional damage and electrical injuries will not be caused.
 
Step #3 - Begin Removing the Water
Removing the water from the home is another essential step that must be done. Getting all of the water out of carpeting, walls, flooring and other areas it is critical to protecting the home’s present and future value. So, it is essential that the owner hires a professional team that has the capability to remove all of the water with the latest equipment in the industry.
 
So, for those of you who are interested in requesting the services of SERVPRO of Flagler County, you can contact our professionals at (386) 447-2202.