Quick Recovery from Flood Damage in Oak Knoll

3/1/2017 (Permalink)

Rising Waters During Floods Can Contaminate Your Oak Knoll home

Oak Knoll Damage from Flooding Is Mitigated with Fast Restoration

Flooding often happens in the spring months. There are many causes behind flooding – rapid snow melt that overwhelms the terrain, torrential storms in the area and nearby, and sewer backups caused by heavy debris blocking drains are just three. Flooding can also result from internal sources, such as malfunctioning appliances or water lines that burst apart.

Oak Knoll residents can restore their homes after flood damage threatens them with some assistance from SERVPRO. We are equipped with and experienced in the use of, the latest technological devices that can detect problem areas before they become visibly noticeable.

Areas saturated with flood water often contain various microbes. We can detect higher levels of contamination and remove the areas affected the most first. By targeting and removing materials that are more heavily contaminated before other materials are removed, we reduce the number of mold spores and other pathogens that are present, which prevents them from spreading to other areas.

Because water from water lines is clean, many people assume that this water cannot contain microbes. As water flows through your home, it can wash solid particles, dirt, oils, pet dander, and even microbes along with it. These are found throughout even the cleanest of homes, typically in carpeting, in between floorboards, and under counters, furniture, and cabinets.

When flooding happens because of a leak inside your home, calling us can reduce much of the need to remove materials such as drywall and sheetrock. We can, instead, restore these areas to a dry state. Then we can clean the areas affected and apply a microbial agent to prevent mold and bacteria from growing on these surfaces. Every minute spent waiting can increase the cost involved in restoring your home.

SERVPRO of Minnetonka has the experience needed to deal with flood damage caused by water from any source. No job is too small for us. We can be contacted any hour of the day or night at (952) 473-4837.