Do Floods Cause Permanent Property Damage in Plainsboro?

9/26/2020 (Permalink)

A flooded property can carry many potential dangers.

SERVPRO is a Plainsboro Restoration Service That Can Mitigate and Restore Flood Damage.

What types of damage can floods cause to a property?
Flooding in Plainsboro can be devastating for both residents and businesses of the area. When massive amounts of water begin to overflow local drainage, rivers, or roads, they can generate significant momentum. The force of as little as two feet of rushing water has the power to uproot trees or flip vehicles. That same force can cause much harm to your property. Doors, windows, and trim can be pulled away by fast-moving waters. Once inside a property, there is further harm caused by the combination of water weight and water migration. Water weight can put pressure on the joints of a home. Water migration can lead to secondary loss issues, such as mold growth.

What hazards are there in a flooded property?
- Slip and trip hazards which may be tough to spot beneath standing water
- Ceiling, wall, or floor collapses in severely flooded homes
- Electrical safety from the mains

Do I need gloves to repair items in a flooded property?
Different categories of flood damage could affect your Plainsboro residence. But most floodwaters contain grey, and often black, water contamination. These contaminants can damage your skin or eyes with direct contact or lead to virus transmission if inhaled or ingested. SERVPRO flood technicians generally cover all parts of the body with waterproof materials and equip N95 grade or above respirators when entering details of a home that contain floodwaters. These safety measures are especially necessary when entering smaller areas like crawlspaces, loft spaces, or subfloor. Removing and repairing contents may require interacting with contaminated water. We recommend you use a professional technician.

What areas of the home are most affected by flooding?
- Subterranean areas like basements and crawlspaces
- Flooring and possibly subfloor
- Doors, windows, drywall, and trim

A flooded property can carry many potential dangers. To use a professional technician, contact SERVPRO of East Brunswick / Princeton Meadows at (732) 432-9800.