How is Flood Damage Measured in Manhasset?

9/26/2020 (Permalink)

Ascertaining the extent of harm is essential to understanding what equipment and techniques we need to use in your property.

SERVPRO Flood Damage Technicians Can Scope a Property with Flood Damage to Perform Mitigation and Restoration of your Manhasset Residence.

How is an estimate produced for flood recovery?
As a restoration service, we work closely with the adjuster, who produces your insurance estimate for the structure and contents of your Manhasset home. The extent harm caused by a property can vary greatly depending on the length of exposure, the type of flooding, and the construction materials. The process of scoping locates water intrusion in your home. Scoping also assesses how far water has absorbed into materials. These measurements provide us with the ability to plan how much and what equipment we need to restore your home. Our first job is in tracking floodwaters through your home using measuring equipment.

What materials can absorb large amounts of floodwater?
- Hardwoods which can lead to warping
- Drywall, insulation, and other standard building materials
- Thicker fabrics like fitted carpets as well as carpet pads

What types of equipment are useful for scoping a flooded property?
Broadly speaking, the key tools in flood damage recovery of your Manhasset home are measuring tools. Some of these tools have sharp probes that are used to pierce the surface of a material. Usually, these tools are for semi-porous materials like wood that have a low evaporation threshold. Probing tools may also be used on inconspicuous areas of flooring to assess the extent of water migration. Other measuring equipment includes sensors which generate surface temperature readings. These readings can then be assessed to ascertain moisture migration. The final tools for scoping are imaging tools. These can provide access to previously hidden parts of the home like wall cavities.

What measuring devices do I need to measure Flood Damage?
- Moisture sensors
- Moisture meters
- Thermal Imaging Cameras
- Thermal Hygrometers

Ascertaining the extent of harm is essential to understanding what equipment and techniques we need to use in your property. Contact SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington at (516) 767-9600.