Checking for Hazardous Materials After Flooding in Your Wetumpka Home

12/27/2017 (Permalink)

Wetumpka Storm Damage Properties Get Help from SERVPRO

SERVPRO Offers Water Extraction and More for Flood Damaged Properties

After this year’s hurricanes, residents in Wetumpka are taking more notice of these storms and what they need to do to protect their homes from flooding. They are also paying more attention to their insurance policies and what they cover in the event of a massive disaster like this. Flooding can create havoc in your life in an instant, and being prepared is your best defense.

When the worst has happened, and a storm has brought flooding to your Wetumpka residence, you might not know where to begin. After the storm has passed and it is safe to go back to your home, you want to get the water out as quickly as you can. To do this best, you want the help of SERVPRO and our professional staff who have the right tools and experience to assist you.
 
Your storm-damaged home could pose hazards since floods can create significant damage to a building. Plus, long-term exposure to water can weaken materials like drywall and flooring which creates a hazard for everyone. We look for these and other structural hazards before beginning water mitigation and restoration.
 
SERVPRO techs understand that hazardous chemicals and asbestos can be present in some buildings which have been damaged by water. We look out for hazardous materials and try to avoid handling or removing them when it is above our qualifications. If needed, we use qualified subcontractors to help us dispose of these dangers.
 
Asbestos is especially dangerous, and we do not continue work if we find it until after calling in a licensed asbestos abatement worker to remove any materials that contain the asbestos. We never disturb these materials ourselves if we suspect they contain this dangerous chemical.
 
SERVPRO of Prattville are the ones to turn to when you have a flooding emergency in your home. We are cautious before we begin our remediation services so that anyone in the areas of Deatsville, Tallahassee, or Elmore can be confident of our services when they call us at (334) 358-1186.

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