SERVPRO Will Restore Your Metairie Home So It Is Safe To Return

2/7/2019 (Permalink)

Our experts can restore your belongings after they have been underwater due to a flood.

SERVPRO - Cleaning And Removing Flood Damage In Metairie

With Lake Pontchartrain as our entire, northern border, some Metairie residents swear they see the water rise and set almost as much as the sun. Floods are not quite that common, but they do happen enough that residents know when to call in a professional agency.

Since not all contents in Metairie homes are the same, the flood damage requires an experienced inspector to help determine if an item can be restored or discarded and replaced. SERVPRO inspectors, specialists, and technicians train to remediation flood damage, so every home looks like it did before the latest storm.

Flood water contains contaminants, so much of the affected property requires disposal. Porous items, like upholstered furniture, absorb enough water that it quickly becomes more cost efficient to replace a recliner than to expend the labor, cleaning agents, and machine use to restore them to their normal state.

Regardless if the water is contaminated or not, when a piece of furniture remains underwater for too long, the finish dissolves and separates from the wood. When this happens, the frame begins to warp and crack. SERVPRO technicians can restore most of this damage if they can remove the item from the water and begin to dry it using a combination of fans to increase air circulation and a dehumidifier to draw moisture from the wood without causing additional damage.

With warping and contamination both, our team leaders work closely with a homeowner’s insurance agency. With each type of damage, all companies maintain a list of when they authorize replacement rather than pay for the restoration. One category that we do not restore after exposure to floodwater is carpeting since our teams cannot guarantee that they are safe to use after attempting restoration.

Depending on the type of contamination, it may be necessary for our specialists to pressure wash the exterior of a home. Heavy soils and animal waste can remain in siding and bricks after the floodwater recedes. In most cases, they use only clean water, but may also use an anti-bacterial agent or another cleaner if needed.

At SERVPRO of Metairie, we ensure your home is safe to live in, whether it is in the living room or out on the porch. If you need us, call (504) 496-0193 today. We are here for you.

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