Solutions to Flood Damage on Your Minneapolis Property

2/28/2018 (Permalink)

Seeing your home flooded after an event can be devastating. Make sure that you and your family are safe and then call SERVPRO.

Drying Out Your Property Safely is SERVPRO's First Priority When Dealing with Flooding in Your Home

With all of the different emotions and physical stress involved in dealing with flood damage in your Minneapolis home, it can be helpful to have a checklist ready that helps you remember which decisions to make, in what order.  

You may think that making a checklist is silly, especially if you have never experienced flood damage in your Minneapolis home before. However, when you are looking at everything you own underwater and are trying to work it all out alone, you might find it handy.  

Obviously, you want to get everyone in your household to safety and notify local authorities about the situation. After the water recedes and you get the all-clear to re-enter your home, you should contact a flood damage mitigation company right away. Always keep yourselves out of harm’s way, it is paramount to your survival, never take any chances, there is no reason for anyone in your family to get hurt trying to get a jump start on repairs.  

Let a professional evaluate the situation; they can shut off your electricity, water, and gas to eliminate possible problems. SERVPRO can help you assess the condition of your property, ensure that you avoid any existing hazards and make sure that the area is entirely safe for you to return. We can provide you with the muscle needed to move furniture, electronics, and other household items to higher ground, keeping undamaged items away from water and moisture to limit losses whenever possible.

The sooner you get water-damaged items the attention they need, the easier it can be to recover. SERVPRO provides you with water extraction, drying, cleaning, and deodorization services that provide you with a quick, efficient method to address water and other debris found in carpeting, furniture, appliances, and personal belongings caught within the affected areas of your home.

SERVPRO also helps dispose of unsalvageable items and materials, the right way. We help you avoid potential problems involved with disposal of contaminated materials that often accompany flood waters. Our services involve getting your home ready for repairs necessary to return your home to a quality pre-damage condition.  

Contact SERVPRO of Minnetonka, for solutions to flood damage in Kenwood, Isanti, and Saint Paul, today. We help you with insurance paperwork and keep you informed throughout the process. (952) 473-4837

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