How to Safely Remove Floodwater From Your Flemington Residence

10/22/2019 (Permalink)

Floodwaters contain contaminants. Call SERVPRO for safe and fast floodwater removal services.

Flood Removal Basics in Flemington 

Extremes in weather patterns are as frequent in Flemington as other places. Torrential rain and fierce winds create more than just an inconvenience if one system follows another. The ground around your foundation becomes saturated, and the wetness seeks dryness, which results in seepage into your basement or crawl space. If several inches of rainfall within a few hours, rivers of water form on roadways, parking lots, and lawns, creating flash and overland flooding.  

Fast and Efficient Removal Needed 

A significant amount of water can invade your Flemington home, flood removal requiring professional help to extract and dry out the spaces. Our commercial-grade equipment rids your dwelling of the water quickly, crucial to a satisfactory outcome. Moisture that remains in a home for more than a 24 to 48-hour window creates conditions that significantly increase the risk of substantial structural deterioration and mold growth and damage.  

Containment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste 

Floodwaters are highly contaminated. If nearby municipal drains are overwhelmed, common with flash floods, you likely contend with sewage backup, exposing your family to harmful pathogens from human waste. Overland flooding carries roadway and lawn chemicals, industrial waste, and even dead animals and other debris into your home. SERVPRO crews are skilled in containing the tainted waters and familiar with local rules regulating their legal disposal. We treat affected spaces with EPA-registered antimicrobials after flood removal to destroy any lingering viruses, bacteria, or other microbes. 

Detection of Water Migration 

When water enters a structure, it does not merely pool up, waiting for removal by our pumps and extractors. Flood water seeps through cracks and crevices and soaks porous building materials. The SERVPRO team is ready to trace the path of flooding, using infrared imaging to detect temperature discrepancies that indicate trapped water in building cavities. We also use sensitive moisture probes to set baselines as we move into the structural drying phase. 

Thorough Flood Water Drying 

All structural components in the flooded space need returning to standard moisture levels. SERVPRO technicians use the moisture data already recorded to determine the initial configuration of heaters and air movers, placed strategically to facilitate evaporation from building materials. High-efficiency dehumidifiers either condense or absorb the vapor, collecting it for permanent removal outside your home. As drying continues, we monitor the moisture decreases and adjust the drying perimeter accordingly. 

When you need flood removal services, SERVPRO of Greater Hunterdon County has you covered. Call us day or night at (908) 788-8770 -- We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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