SERVPRO is a great company to call for flood damage restoration

1/23/2019 (Permalink)

Has a flood overtaken your basement or maybe even the ground level on up of your home? Is the damage to the point of agony and causing grief, making you feel as if you are unsure what to do next? Have no fear, there's only one step you need to take. And that is to call your local SERVPRO, serving NYC and the greater New York area as well (there are also SERVPROs across the nation, so if you are not in this area just take a look around the web for a local business, and we will have you back into normal activity in no time). 
Here at SERVPRO, we are the leading water removal and cleanup guys that are always ready to take care of your Manhattan home or business if flooding or water leaks cause damage to your structure, foundation, or anywhere else. We will speedily dry up your property using unique and super-effective water removing equipment and innovative drying procedures, all while documenting the entire process, making sure your property is left like new and the duty has been served right. 

A few things consider immediately following flood and water damage: 
Should you stay in the house? Is it safe? 
Be aware of electrical and slip hazards from the water contact. 
Only attempt to take care of things that are safe for you, when in doubt, leave it out. 
Also keep in mind that wet materials become VERY heavy, very fast. Be extra cautious. 

What you should do after flooding 
Mop up and blot excessive water. 
Remove excessive water off of wood furniture after you remove lamps and other tabletop items. 
Take off and put wet upholstery items and cushions up out of water 
Put aluminum foil or wood blocking between furniture legs and soaked carpeting. 
Turn your air conditioning or heat on for max drying effects. 
Take colored rugs off of soaked carpeting. 
Move art objects to a dry and safe area. 
Pick up loose items from your floors. 

What you do NOT do after flooding 
Do not leave wet fabrics in place, hang them to dry, such as furs and leather goods. 
Do not leave magazines, books or other dyed or colored objects on wet floors or carpets. 
Do not vacuum to remove water or moisture. 
Do not use electronic devices or appliances. 
Watch for wet, sagging ceilings and do not power your ceiling fan if the ceiling is wet. Jump to top