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Home Flood Solutions

If you find yourself in a home flood zone, don’t worry (okay, don’t worry MUCH).  Your home can be saved, and you can have your life back.  Just make sure and do everything thoroughly the first time.

This can never be stressed enough, check your homeowners’ policy and make sure you have adequate home flood insurance.  Flood insurance is not an automatic part of your coverage; you may have to request it.  Do so.  Floods can happen anywhere; don’t be caught unawares.

Pumping the water out of the home, known as water extraction, is done by using gas powered submersible pumps and wet-dry vacuum units to suck the excess water up and remove it.  Water should be drained as far away from your home as possible.  A sink or curbside drainage vent is ideal.

Once the water has been removed, carpets and other surfaces will all still be wet to the touch, having retained some water.  Secondary drying should be done by opening all doors and windows, and using high velocity fans and dehumidifiers to remove as much residual moisture from the air as possible.

Carpets will need to be taken up and the flooring underneath dried out and cleaned.  Do not attempt to re-install any carpet or rugs until all surfaces are dry.  Failure to follow this advice will result in the growth of mold, which releases toxins into the air that may be harmful if inhaled.

If you do find mold, call a professional.  Mold remediation is a difficult process, and not for the novice.

The best way to restore your home is to call the pros, your local IICRC certified water damage restoration company. Call today for a free estimate.