Flood Damage from Overflowing Toilet in Elmore

12/21/2016 (Permalink)

Storm Related Flood in an Elmore Bathroom Can Cause a Fall

Bathroom Overflows Can Lead to Significant Flooding

Flooding from a toilet that is malfunctioning can create quite a mess. Sometimes, you can mop up the water and dry the area properly with heaters or fans if the commode overflows in a situation that is isolated. If you experience the toilet clogging multiple times, hear a hissing sound coming from the pipes that are behind the toilet or even in the tank, then what to do? If you discover wet spots on the ceiling right below or next to the bathroom, it is time to have professional plumbers check it out and have flood damage restoration experts, such as SERVPRO, come and survey the damage before it gets out of hand.

When your toilet causes flood damage, there are different forms of damage that you should be aware of which could make your flooded Elmore home unsafe:

Damaged Flooring – All kinds of flooring are susceptible to water damage from flooding including rugs, carpet, and wood. Even waterproof or resilient flooring like vinyl planks, ceramic tiles, and laminate hardwood can crack, loosen or depreciate over time if standing water is left to dry up on its own. Evaporation takes precious hours or days, resulting in continuing harm to the surface.

Electrocution Risk – The bathroom and any surrounding rooms on the same level or below have power sources and outlets which could create an electric spark, and electrocution when they come into contact with water. Do not take chances, call for professional help.

Mold Growth – After a toilet flood, even if your infrastructure is still sound, or your ceilings show no signs of a leak, mold can set into your walls and flooring. Fungi are living organisms which feed off of organic materials in places which are damp. A bathroom that is flooded is the perfect place for mold to grow. Mold can cause serious health effects for you and your family.

The above damages are all reasons why you need to contact our SERVPRO team right away if your toilet malfunctions. The longer you allow the water to sit in your home, the more damages that you will have to deal with, including a costlier repair bill. Our technicians will have the proper equipment such as industrial fans and dryers, dehumidifiers and disinfectants to properly clean up the damage. If the water was from the water line, clean water, the cleanup is less strenuous and faster. If the backup is from the sewer line, then do not hesitate to contact us for removal and sanitizing.

SERVPRO of Prattville is always here, ready to help you if you have a problem with an overflowing toilet and flood damage. You simply have to call us at (334) 358-1186, and we will have a team to your home as soon as possible.