Your Newark Home Can Be Saved After A Flood

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

“Like it never even happened.”

How Homeowners Overcome Flood Damage In Newark Homes

Overwhelming is the word most property owners use to describe the sight of flood damage in their homes — water rivals fire for the potential to destroy a home. A single inch of groundwater has the potential to bring bacteria, toxins, and debris into a house, which in turn affects the floor, and any part of the structure or contents it touches.

It is a smart move to outsource the cleanup of flood damage in Newark properties. Groundwater is something humans and pets should not come into contact with it until the completion of water-testing because there is no way of knowing what is present.

Why SERVPRO? After an in-home disaster such as flood loss, the entire situation can feel stressful. SERVPRO takes the stress off property owners whenever possible by offering not only restoration services but also reconstruction through our general contractor license. This seamless service allows a one-stop approach to return the home to its preloss condition.

Safety First
The first concern of SERVPRO technicians is safety for all. The technicians usually advise property owners to relocate off-site during mitigation. Containment of the work areas in the home is vital to inhibit cross-contamination, especially in cases where a portion of the property has the effects of damage from flooding.

Removal of Wet Items
On an item-by-item basis, the contents of water-loss areas receive an inspection for restoration potential. Porous items saturated with groundwater have little to no chance for restoration as there is no guarantee of their return to sanitary levels for reuse. The technicians remove nothing without the consent of the property owner or adjuster.

Staying Within the Scope of Coverage
Communications sometimes fail somewhere between the insurance carrier and homeowner as to what services have coverage. The technicians interact with both adjusters and property owners to ensure everyone is on the same page for each phase of the cleanup, so no actions outside the scope of coverage result in surprise charges.

When flood damage happens, contact SERVPRO of Newark at (302) 733-7933 for expedited cleanup and reconstruction to get your life back to normal “Like it never even happened.”

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