What Unmitigated Flood Damage Does to Homes in Hartford

6/1/2024 (Permalink)

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Storms Can Damage more than Yard Decorations

After a severe storm, it is a good idea to check your home for any seepage or other signs of flood damage. Hartford homes are known to be built well, with many of them being well over a century old, but prevention is also well worth the small time investment.

Flood damage in your Hartford home that goes undetected, resulting in a lack of mitigation, can rapidly spread and develop into worsened destruction, including secondary water damage. The sooner you act, the less severe the consequences.

It can also become apparent through the development of:

• Soggy flooring
• Bad odors
• Damaged walls

Soft floors can indicate deterioration of underlay, which early mitigation would have prevented. When timely mitigation and other restorative services do not happen, SERVPRO® can rebuild the floor to restore the affected area. Disinfecting the area still happens, although replacing carpeting is often required.

Flooding introduces microbes and other odor-causing substances into porous areas of your house. Most often, a delay in mitigation necessitates the removal of such materials. We take measurements to ensure minimal waste occurs when acquiring fresh replacement materials.

Warping, cracking, and other noticeable changes can occur when walls become damp or saturated during a flood. Sheets of drywall swell when wet. Any stress on such weakened material results in holes and broken pieces.

Flood damage requires a series of steps to restore a home. But with the right team and proper mitigation, we can ensure that your home is restored to its pre-flood condition, making things "Like it never even happened."

You need a team that can carry out delayed flood damage mitigation and guide you through each affected area and its severity. Call SERVPRO of Newington / Central Hartford at (860) 667-9191 to ensure your home receives the attention it deserves.