How to Sort Furniture and Belongings When Floodwater Enters a Danbury Home
10/18/2021 (Permalink)
Homeowners in Danbury Count on SERVPRO for Flood Removal Services
Storms in Danbury can wreak havoc for its residents. Torrential rains can cause traffic, street closures, and power outages. Most importantly, homes can flood and leave their owners in difficult situations. Flood removal services provided by a team of certified water restoration technicians are crucial to minimizing a storm's adverse effects on a family's life.
Flood removal in Danbury is easily accessible by calling SERVPRO and our team of experts. Our certified team is ready to take action as soon as you call our 24/7 hotline and invite us into your home. Upon arrival, we assess the situation with safety in mind and carefully wear personal protective equipment while liaising with appropriate authorities regarding utilities or other areas of concern. Once it is deemed safe to enter, we document each of our observations and develop a work plan to return your home to pre-flood conditions as soon as possible.
Our SERVPRO clients often wonder what happens to their furniture when floodwater and debris come into the home. Our water removal and flood restoration team helps guide you through the process of salvaging or discarding items from your home. The most imminent risks associated with standing water include-
- Warping of wood flooring and furniture due to increased humidity. Excess moisture can also cause delamination of some flooring materials.
- Absorption of contaminated water in fabric such as upholstery and curtains. This can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold and often need to be discarded.
- Debilitation of dry-wall and other construction materials which may need to be removed and replaced.
Our staff at SERVPRO of Danbury/ Ridgefield is ready with hygrometers, moisture meters, and other state-of-the-art equipment to detect problem areas in your home. Call us at (203) 791-0920 and let us handle your water damage restoration needs.