Great Neck Storm-Related Flood Damage Requires Professional Assistance

10/11/2019 (Permalink)

Flood damage in your Great Neck home, SERVPRO will keep you above water.

We know the damage a flood can do to your Great Neck home, let us help.

As climate change increases and extreme weather patterns continue to challenge residents of Great Neck, the potential for storm-related flooding also climbs. The six-month hurricane season time frame from June to November exposes North Shore communities to a broad array of risks.  The coastal movement of high winds and torrential rains accelerate overland flooding and storm surge. Exterior damage to your home also permits vast quantities of water to enter and harm building materials and contents.

Powerful and Efficient Water Removal Equipment a Must

In theory, Great Neck flood damage could be addressed by a homeowner. Unfortunately, no matter how diligent and motivated you are, without commercial grade water extraction tools, it simply takes too long to extract the floodwaters. Within hours of a water loss, the majority of structural components begin to disintegrate and degrade. Drywall crumbles, wood warps, metals rust, and laminates separate. As the structure deteriorates, the moisture spurs secondary damage, such as mold growth. Our crews are scalable, with many hands completing tasks and activities quickly. Every one of our service vehicles stocks multiple pumps, extractors, and the entire range of air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers needed to mitigate and remediate flood damage fast.  

Contaminated Water Needs Expert Management

The water flowing into your home during and after a significant storm is, by definition, contaminated. As water gathers on the ground and the pavement, it picks up dirt, industrial waste, deceased animals and insects, and chemicals, among other contaminants. Overwhelmed sanitary sewers force human waste back into your home. The SERVPRO crew is familiar with how to categorize and then appropriately manage dirty water safely, following local regulations. We contain it and dispose of it legally, protecting both your family and the general public. 

Salty Storm Surge

Storm surge increases the salt and other mineral contamination of floodwaters. When assessing your home’s damage, we account for the complications of saltwater. SERVPRO crews consider flushing with fresh water to prevent delignification, a process where organic cells lose their structure due to hypersalinity. The weakening of wooden structures otherwise is possible. Long term damage to building materials like concrete is also possible if salt levels are high, and we fail to adapt our approach.

SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington has the trained technicians and equipment to respond quickly and efficiently to help recover from weather-related flooding. Call us at (516) 767-9600 as soon as practical after the storm.

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