North Redington Beach, Tropical Flooding, Time to Call SERVPRO

4/23/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Says to All North Redington Beach Property Owners--Get Flood Insurance

Flood Damage Restoration for Your North Redington Beach Property

Flooding in your North Redington Beach home from heavy storms can be very daunting and stressful. It is a good idea to know ahead of time what to do after a flood occurs so you can remain much calmer. Within the first 24 hours, there are some things you should do to ensure the safety of you and your family.
 
Flood damage to your North Redington Beach home requires the help of a professional remediation company to clean up the mess. You don’t want to hesitate in calling a company, such as SERVPRO, as the water in your home continues to do additional damage as it sits. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster and have the training and tools needed to get your home back to the way it was, "Like it never even happened."
 
Before any water is removed or repairs are done, try and fully document the damage for your insurance company by taking photos. Digital is the best since they can be easily copied and electronically stored. You want to call your insurer as soon as you can after the flood, so make sure you have the company name and local agent’s number in your emergency kit that you take with you. SERVPRO staff can also help you with your insurance company to take some of the stress off of you by interfacing and assisting with the claims forms.
 
Our first step when we get to your home is to extract any standing water that is still there. We have various extraction tools we can use for this job. Extractors are mainly used to clean upholstery and carpets, plus remove water from your floors. Most of them have three major parts – a pump, heater, and a vacuum system. When we are cleaning your carpets, we use all three components. For water mitigation, just the vacuum component is needed because the extractor is used only to remove water. Typically, if the carpets have been saturated with groundwater flooding, they must be tossed. The risk of contamination, even after applying the antimicrobial agent, is too high.
 
Extractors can be truck-mounted or portable. The portable models can be taken into the home and allow us to access areas which are restricted. Truck mounted extractors are more powerful and have their own power source and use long hoses with special wands for water and debris removal.
 
After a flood, you should also find out if the region you live has been named as a disaster area by the government. Property owners in these areas have access to more resources, which include public services to remediate and protect the area. You may also have access to financial assistance. Above all else, if the flooding was bad enough you had to leave your home, do not reenter until it is fully restored and safe again.
 
SERVPRO of Seminole & Central Gulf Beaches knows that flooding in your home in Madeira Beach, Seminole, or Indian Shores can be a scary experience. We want to help you get your home back in order, so please do not hesitate to call us at (727) 391-6212 as soon as the storm subsides.

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