Can Debris Be Removed from a Lake Stevens Home After a Flood?

2/23/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding often results in water in basements. SERVPRO is equipped to dry your basement!

SERVPRO Professionals are Experts in Mitigating Storm Damage

Floodwaters in Lake Stevens can bring contaminated water, silt, and debris into your basement. You not only have the contents of the basement floating around, but all sorts of things are swept in the rising water. It is a cesspool of health hazards with everything from:

• Dirt
• Dead animals
• Chemicals
• Medical waste. 

Dealing with Black Water and Debris Removal in Lake Stevens

Our IICRC certified technicians can clean up the muck in your basement. We have the proper PPE and experience to handle what may look like a lost cause. There are some of the things they do:

• Removing debris and mucking out with rakes and shovels
• Using truck mounted trash pumps that can handle debris
• Submersible pumps help with water extraction
• Use EPA approved antimicrobial and disinfectants on impacted areas

Restoring Your Basement to Pre-Loss Condition

Once everything is removed from your basement, we begin more in-depth cleaning and restoration. Some things cannot be salvaged in a flood situation, such as carpet and padding. We restore as much as we possibly can and always strive to return your home, “Like it never even happened.”

For flood damage help in Lake Stevens, contact SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe at (360) 243-8313.