Dealing With Damage Caused By Flooding

By Author: Leo Nov
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No homeowner is exempted from flooding problems even though they live in a high-rise apartment, the hilly part of the city or has good home maintenance program. These days, you can never be too sure. Aside from heavy rains, leaking pipes, weak house foundation and even a faucet that you forgot to turn off can cause damage to your property and also affect your health.

Being aware of the immediate steps to be taken when flooding occurs can save a homeowner time and money aside from minimizing stress throughout the whole cleanup process. Cleaning up is the first step but don't start until electricity and gas have been turned off.

If the cause of the flooding is heavy rains, don't pump out the water from your basement until outside water has subsided. An empty basement's walls can be affected by the pressure caused by outside flood and even weaken the foundation of your house.

As soon as the rains have stopped and floodwater has subsided, open doors and windows for proper ventilation. If you have outside source of power, add up fans to hasten the drying process. Mold thrives in moist environment so get rid ...
... of soaked items immediately. Molds can cause asthma, lung irritation and allergies.

Don't start with the cleanup activity without wearing proper gear. Mask, boots, long-sleeve shirt and long pants are basic must-haves. Don't mix chemicals for disinfection purposes. Toxic fumes can be produced by improperly mixing these disinfecting agents.

In most cases, it is better to hire a professional flood damage cleanup company to take care of the problem. They have proper equipment and know-how after all to get the job done in no time. Also, they know how to dispose toxic waste materials which is very important to avoid contaminating other things around the house and not affect the community as well.

If your home has been submerged in water for a few days, have your water supply tested too. It is always a good thing to consult with water damage restoration companies and contractors for proper treatment of your home problems caused by floods.
Leo Nov is an editorial staff member of RestorationSOS.com, a leading service provider for water damage cleanups. To learn more about water damage and flood cleanup, visit RestorationSOS.com.