The Storm Damage Mitigation Process

5/28/2021 (Permalink)

Heavy storms can leave severe damage to your home.

If your home floods during a storm in Roanoke Rapids, NC, it will probably need some repairs that require immediate attention. Cleaning up floodwater involves a little extra care beyond basic water damage remediation. To ensure that all contaminants are thoroughly removed from your home, you need certified storm restoration experts to guide the process.

4 Steps of the Storm Damage Mitigation Process

Cleanup Plan

The first thing the specialists do when they arrive at your home is assess the damage. Storm flooding often results in a lot of black water in your home. This contaminated water often contains many things that will need to be addressed during the cleanup process:

• Bacteria
  
• Dirt
  
• Debris
  

Once technicians have a list of tasks that need to be accomplished, they can likely give you a general timeline for when restoration will be complete. It's also a good idea to have your insurance adjuster walk through the house with the mitigation team or, if that's not possible, take pictures of the original damage to support your claim.

Water and Material Removal

The second phase of water damage repair is getting all the excess water and ruined materials out of your home. Technicians may need to use industrial pumps to remove standing water and the debris it carried in with it. After most of the water is gone, they tear out walls, ceilings, flooring and insulation that cannot be salvaged.

Drying and Disinfecting

Every remaining surface, crack and vent has to be completely dried to avoid potential secondary damage. After all, you don't want to leave an opportunity for mold growth to develop. Because water from a flood is contaminated, technicians also must disinfect all affected areas.

Restoration

The final step is rebuilding your home and making it look as good as new. New insulation is installed, new drywall is put up and tiles are replaced. The job isn't done until you are satisfied with the way your home looks.

Taking care of water damage after a storm can be complicated. With the right experts, though, you can rest assured that your home will be back to normal as soon as possible.