In the aftermath of a flood, residents whose homes have suffered damage are left with the task of flood cleanup, water damage restoration and repair.
Flood waters break down the barriers that humans have put in place to prevent contaminants, mud and germs from entering the home.
According to Environmental Protection Secretary, James M.
Seif, the aftermath of a flood brings with it the danger of injury and disease.
The process of flood cleanup is a long and arduous one and there are a number of precautions you have to take to assure a safe cleanup.
Most people have no clue how to do this in a way that prevents injury, disease and further property damage.
It's not a good idea to attempt to flood cleanup this yourself because only an will expert understand how it should be done and what safety precautions need to be followed to restore your home to its former function and appearance.
Hidden water damage can cause major damage to the foundation, walls and floors that only a flood cleanup expert will have the requisite experience to fix.
After the waters recede, you'll need to survey the home and see how much damage has been done.
Do not move back into the home until it is restored or you could face health hazards from disease and injury.
If you take the right action at the right time, you can contain the damage and even restore many of your belongings to their original status, or something close to it.
After the floods, mud will have to be shoveled out and washed away from surfaces with a hose.
Everything that the flood waters touch will have to be disinfected with bleach.
Sewage contamination of the home may require special disinfection and cleaning procedures.
The ceiling, wallboard, plaster, paneling and flooring can become a permanent health hazard after being flooded and may have to be replaced.
Wooden floors have to be dried out gradually to prevent further damage.
Furniture may have to be discarded or repaired, depending on what it's made of.
Appliances such as washing machines, dryers and other heavy equipment that was damaged by water will have to be serviced and repaired to prevent shocks.
Choked plumbing may have to be repaired or replaced completely.
Insulation will have to be replaced and the electrical, heating or cooling system dried out and replaced where damaged has occurred.
Advanced drying and dehumidification techniques need to be followed including circulation of air to rapidly remove water and moisture from carpets, floors, and walls.
It is not possible for a homeowner to do all this themselves, no matter how much of a DIY-fanatic they are.
Years of experience are required when it comes to assessing and fixing damaged homes.
The best way to go about it is to find a reputable flood cleanup contractor, either through a recommendation or an online search.
This will help ensure that your contractor is reliable, experienced and has a good record.
You may also have to get the approval of your electric company as well as the fire department before your home is safe for habitation again.
A professional flood cleanup contractor can do all this for you.
Flood waters break down the barriers that humans have put in place to prevent contaminants, mud and germs from entering the home.
According to Environmental Protection Secretary, James M.
Seif, the aftermath of a flood brings with it the danger of injury and disease.
The process of flood cleanup is a long and arduous one and there are a number of precautions you have to take to assure a safe cleanup.
Most people have no clue how to do this in a way that prevents injury, disease and further property damage.
It's not a good idea to attempt to flood cleanup this yourself because only an will expert understand how it should be done and what safety precautions need to be followed to restore your home to its former function and appearance.
Hidden water damage can cause major damage to the foundation, walls and floors that only a flood cleanup expert will have the requisite experience to fix.
After the waters recede, you'll need to survey the home and see how much damage has been done.
Do not move back into the home until it is restored or you could face health hazards from disease and injury.
If you take the right action at the right time, you can contain the damage and even restore many of your belongings to their original status, or something close to it.
After the floods, mud will have to be shoveled out and washed away from surfaces with a hose.
Everything that the flood waters touch will have to be disinfected with bleach.
Sewage contamination of the home may require special disinfection and cleaning procedures.
The ceiling, wallboard, plaster, paneling and flooring can become a permanent health hazard after being flooded and may have to be replaced.
Wooden floors have to be dried out gradually to prevent further damage.
Furniture may have to be discarded or repaired, depending on what it's made of.
Appliances such as washing machines, dryers and other heavy equipment that was damaged by water will have to be serviced and repaired to prevent shocks.
Choked plumbing may have to be repaired or replaced completely.
Insulation will have to be replaced and the electrical, heating or cooling system dried out and replaced where damaged has occurred.
Advanced drying and dehumidification techniques need to be followed including circulation of air to rapidly remove water and moisture from carpets, floors, and walls.
It is not possible for a homeowner to do all this themselves, no matter how much of a DIY-fanatic they are.
Years of experience are required when it comes to assessing and fixing damaged homes.
The best way to go about it is to find a reputable flood cleanup contractor, either through a recommendation or an online search.
This will help ensure that your contractor is reliable, experienced and has a good record.
You may also have to get the approval of your electric company as well as the fire department before your home is safe for habitation again.
A professional flood cleanup contractor can do all this for you.