Charlotte Flooding Got You Down? SERVPRO Can Lift You Up with Swift and Efficient Restoration Services

12/22/2019 (Permalink)

Storm Damage Mitigation by SERVPRO for Charlotte Property Owners

Mixed Wintry Precipitation Means Storm Damage in Charlotte

Heavy rains and high winds can share center stage with sleet and snow in Charlotte as we move through the last weeks at the end of the year. When torrential precipitation pounds down with temperatures dipping nearing freezing, your home risks exposure to significant storm devastation. Saturated ground coated with an icy mix accelerates overland flooding and seepage into crawl spaces and foundations as wet moves to the dry construction and space inside your lowest levels.

First We Secure

When storm damage in Charlotte comes lapping up your basement stairs or through a hole smashed through your roof by an ice-covered branch, you need a reliable emergency response. After we assess safety risks such as submerged debris or live electricity, our crew works fast to tarp over or board up breaches in your home’s exterior.

Second We Extract

Floodwaters can rain down from above, flow in from the surface, or ooze through the surrounding ground. A rapid removal of fluids is essential as porous building materials deteriorate quickly, and secondary damage like mold growth can gain hold within a 24 to 48-hour window. SERVPRO's service vehicles contain submersible pumps and both truck-mounted and portable extractors. If the electricity is temporarily unavailable because of the storm, our gas and generator-powered equipment prevents delays in water extraction.

Third We Manage Contamination

Storm damage leads to water damage which nearly always complicates with significant amounts of contaminants. Household, road and landscaping chemicals, infectious wastes, other microbial infestations, and hazards like asbestos and lead can all join the mix. SERVPRO crews are familiar with local hazardous waste containment and disposal mandates, ensuring the dangerous fluids and debris we capture, bag, or otherwise secure are lawfully managed. Our crews clean contaminated surfaces with appropriate products using industry best practice methods. Sanitization with EPA-registered products makes your living spaces safe to inhabit.

Finally We Dry

SERVPRO employees are scientist-like, masters of psychrometry, the theory and application of efficient structural drying. Using a range of moisture detection and metering tools to collect data, we establish drying goals. Air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers each add a drying element. Our technicians evaluate the needs and position the equipment to achieve the right balance for effective drying. Monitoring and adaptations throughout the project eventually deliver a clean, sanitized, and dry home to you and your family.
 
The trained and well-equipped team at SERVPRO of North Central Mecklenburg County is poised to help your recovery from storm damage. Call us 24/7 at (704) 596-9700. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.