How Can I Know that All Flood Waters Evacuated from My Beachwood Home?

6/17/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Toms River offers residents a wrap-around restoration experience after flood damage.

SERVPRO Technicians Use Sensitive Moisture Detection and Measurement Tools to Find and Eliminate Hidden Flood Damage in Beachwood Residences

The floodwaters that sweep through your Beachwood home are only part of the equation when considering how to recover completely from the disaster. The flooding might seem to disappear, but migrated into building cavities:

    •    Between walls
    •    Over ceilings
    •    Under floors

Why Does It Matter? If I Can’t See the Water, How Can It Be a Problem?

Beachwood homes with flood damage hidden from sight are at risk of progressive deterioration of structural components and secondary harm, such as mold damage. Water is incredibly corrosive, and floodwaters are considered contaminated, possibly exposing your family to hazardous chemicals, pathogens from sewage, and a risk of electric shock or fire because metal supports and fasteners hide inside structures but can conduct electricity without warning.

How Do Water Location Strategies Work?

When SERVPRO managers and technicians arrive at the scene, we conduct a safety assessment, including inspection for trapped water, especially if the fluids could contribute to the collapse of walls or ceilings. We look for the following indications on surfaces:

    •    Staining
    •    “Sweating”--a gleam on a wall that signals the surface is saturated
    •    Peeling paint or wallpaper
    •    Bulging or bubbling

We use moisture detectors and meters, as well as thermal imaging in some cases, to pinpoint where water seems trapped, and the level of saturation to assist in drying goal determinations.

What Is Controlled Demolition? Who Helps Rebuild After Partial Tear Outs?

When we suspect water hides within building cavities, our technicians cut holes in or remove sections of drywall or ceiling tiles to release the water and provide access for drying activity. After the water evacuates and structural drying completes, our rebuilding division can repair or reconstruct the structures demolished for remediation.

SERVPRO of Toms River offers residents a wrap-around restoration experience after flood damage. Call (732) 349-9898 to schedule a prompt assessment and explore all possibilities to make it “Like it never even happened.”