The Aftermath Of Flood Damage

According to the Emergency Assistance Foundation, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. Floods can occur from a number of different causes and can come on quickly or happen gradually; keeping homeowners here in Frisco always on their toes. Some of the most common causes of flooding are heavy rainfall, storm surges, overflowing dams, reservoirs, rivers, or streams, and coastal storms. Not only can floods cause widespread destruction throughout communities, but they can also have a significant impact on individual homes and families. Instead of focusing on flood damage, which we know can cause devastation structurally, financially, and emotionally, we want to focus on the hope that is restoration and repair in the aftermath of a flood. 

Understanding The Aftermath Of Flood Damage 

Flood damage restoration focuses on mitigating the immediate consequences of flood damage, including structural damage to homes and health risks associated with contaminated water. 

1. Structural Damage to Homes: structural damage from floods can result in loose or buckling flooring, weakened and deteriorating drywall, compromised foundation, and saturation of wood studs and structural materials. In the aftermath of a flood, your home may also have a compromised electrical system, which can pose some serious safety threats. 
2. Health Risks: Since the contents of floodwater are often unknown, you should always assume that the water is contaminated and can be harmful to your health. Floodwater has been found to contain a number of hazardous materials (depending on the source of the water), including: waste from humans and animals, chemical and biological waste, coal or ash discharge containing cancer-causing substances like mercury, chromium, and arsenic, physical debris, and even live animals and organisms. 

These potential dangers and risks make the work of flood damage restoration professionals extremely important as they are trained, prepared, experienced and equipped with the proper equipment to safely address every aspect of flood damage. 

Flood Damage Restoration Strategies

To safely, thoroughly, and efficiently combat the aftermath of flood damage, professionals follow restoration strategies that mitigate any further damage and restore your home to its pre-loss condition. To find hope when dealing with the devastation of flood damage, you need to understand how flood damage restoration works.

1. Emergency Response: Available 24/7 to respond to flood damage, many restoration companies will arrive as quickly as possible to perform an initial inspection. This step of the process allows professionals to determine the source of the flood and, therefore, the level of contamination in the water, assess the damage that has occurred, and develop a custom flood damage cleanup plan catered to your specific situation. 
2. Water Extraction and Drying Techniques: Appropriate water extraction methods encompass more than just removing flood water; they also take a thorough approach to addressing hidden moisture. Flood damage restoration professionals use powerful pumps, wet vacuums, and dehumidifiers to effectively remove excess moisture. With the help of this commercial-grade equipment, standing water can be quickly removed and the affected area can be quickly dried, preventing the spread of microorganisms and preventing further structural damage. 
3. Decontamination: Because of the contamination in flood water, specialized cleaning agents and techniques are required for your home to be considered safe and healthy following flood damage. Restoration professionals utilize proper cleaning techniques, detergents, and solutions to safely and thoroughly clean and disinfect all the affected surfaces in your home. 
4. Final Flood Cleanup and Restoration: Once the area has been decontaminated, then the final stages of cleanup and restoration can be completed. This step could include replacing or rebuilding any damaged flooring, walls, or structural components of the home. In this stage, your home is truly returned to its pre-loss condition. 

If you find yourself faced with flood damage in your Frisco home, do not let the overwhelm and devastation take over. Focus on the hope, recovery, and restoration that lies ahead when you rely on the expert flood damage restoration services provided by True North Restoration of Dallas. We are here to help with the aftermath of flood damage, and will get your home and life back to normal as quickly as possible.