What Can Everett Homeowners Expect from Flood Damage in their Home?

8/26/2021 (Permalink)

You want experienced hands working on your property after a flood occurs. Call SERVPRO for assistance with flood remediation.

SERVPRO Technicians Have the Training to Handle All Types of Water and Structural Damage to Everett Properties

Intense weather can deliver a host of water damage and other problems to Everett homes. Another common occurrence that property owners deal with such as fires from lightning strikes and damage from tree limbs hitting roofs or flood water entering a home.

When flood damage occurs in an Everett property, cleanup needs to begin as rapidly as possible to minimize the damage to the property. Homeowners often notice that the water recedes as rapidly as it enters and assumes all they need to do is set up fans to dry the walls and floors. However, this can be a huge mistake for a few reasons:

• Water trapped in floor joists can create foul odors
• It can set up an environment favorable for mold growth
• Water wicked into sheetrock can destroy floors and ceilings on lower levels

SERVPRO technicians plot the course of the flood water within the structure and take action to halt the migration and seepage into walls and floors. This lessens the amount of damage done and saves the homeowner the cost of replacement for building materials. In cases where portions of walls or ceilings require removal due to water damage, SERVPRO techs can repair them post-mitigation with ease. 

Drying the property involves using different types of drying equipment, including the use of industrial dehumidifiers. These are some of the most important aspects of the water damage mitigation drying phase as it lowers the interior humidity levels to below sustainable levels for mold growth. 

SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe at (360) 243-8313 is available 24/7 to clean up and restore homes affected by flood damage in Everett.