Is extensive rain bad for our homes and business?

8/4/2022 (Permalink)

This picture is a prime example of rainfall that can cause flooding and leaks that can cause great water damage!

Flooding

Large amounts of rain create flooding in areas that can sometime affect our homes and businesses. SERVPRO of South Fleming Island / North Bradford County see a lot of rain and flooding is just something that comes with that heavy rainfall. Flooding can cause standing water in our homes and businesses, even after properly preparing for it, sometimes the water just seems to find its way in. If you have a flood at any time on any day, call us at (904)290-4040. These floods can ruin our home items, furniture and our walls if they get within. Let's not forget the hazard if standing water reach's any type of electrical outlet. Its best to get in touch with our SERVPRO to better handle the situation and restore your home and items within to our professionally trained techs.

Leaks

Leaks can be just as dangerous if not worse than flooding. Leaks can be bad because most times we won't realize we have one until it's too late. Leaks can take place in our roofs or the sides of our buildings as well. It can be disastrous because a leak can be happening for a while before we notice it's even there. Before we even notice, the leak could've caused great water damage to the attic then furthermore our ceiling and our walls. This can be extremely dangerous in cases where it starts to warp the ceiling and or walls with potential to eventually just all fall down. Leaks can cause some of the worst water damage which is why you need to call SERVPRO if your home in South Fleming Island / North Bradford County or any surrounding areas that may suffer from water damage as soon as possible. 

These are just a few ways water damage can enter a home or business. SERVPRO has a resolution for both and is prepared for a job of any size. We know that large amounts of rain fall mean water damage and we know that water damage can furthermore cause mold problems as well as structural problems as well. Over time extensive rain may beat up our precious metals and exterior of our homes and businesses. SERVPRO is there to clean, restore and reconstruct after any water damage disaster. If you experience high rainfall and believe you have water damage, Call SERVPRO to check it put and or for a free estimate.