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3 Reasons to Invest in a Professional Cleaning After Flood Damage
It’s no secret: Water can wreak havoc on a home. Unfortunately, when most people think of flood damage, they imagine Hurricane Katrina. But the fact is, flood damage can happen anywhere, even right here in San Francisco.
If you’ve fallen victim to a recent storm, tidal changes or plumbing issues, don’t hesitate to contact Fixaflood. When faced with a flood-damage emergency, homeowners often make one of two mistakes: They either put off calling professional flood-restoration services, or they choose to go it alone. Both of these options could—and often do—end up costing most money in the long run. Read on to learn three reasons why.
If you’d like to learn more about flood restoration, or if you’d like a quote for our flood services, give us a call at (855) 349-2356. We’ve been helping keep residential and commercial buildings dry for more than 13 years!
1. You’ll need to buy expensive equipment—and learn how to use it.
Flood damage is a complicated problem. Even worse, no two homes are identical, so it’s not only important to hire a professional flood-restoration service, but it’s also vital to find one with a comprehensive work portfolio.
Knowing which equipment to use and where to use it requires a keen understanding of water extraction. Most homeowners do not have the right tools to get the job done properly, and when it comes to saving your most valuable investment, it’s imperative to get it right the first time.
According to NewHopePa.com, flood cleanup requires the following equipment:
Olympic Mildecide (to kill mold)
Duct tape and plastic (to cover the electrical panel while power-washing)
Power washer
Nozzles and hoses
Rubber gloves and work gloves
Face mask equipped with breathing filters
Rubber boots
Floor sponges
Industrial fans
Dehumidifiers
Water vacuum
Spray canister
Cleaning detergent
Rakes and shovels
No doubt, you probably have much of that equipment in your toolshed. But it gets tricky when it comes to knowing when to use them—and how to use them correctly. Even a small mistake can lead to severe damages to the home’s infrastructure, and without a thorough cleaning, mold will most definitely grow back.
2. Flood remediation is a dangerous business.
Even if you have the right equipment, there are all sorts of risks involved in extracting flood waters. Electrocution, for example, is one of the primary threats. Even if you turn off the electricity in the home, there may still be the risk of a down power line near the property, which could transfer a current through saturated soil.
3. You may end up needing to demolish your home.
Besides the need to understand the tools of the trade, you also need a comprehensive understanding of the flood-remediation process. According to HowStuffWorks.com, many homeowners attempt to remove flood water as quickly as possible, but this could wind up being a mistake that not only costs you extra renovation—but you may need to demolish the home entirely!
Removing water too quickly can lead to cracked, crumbled walls due to a pressure imbalance between the outside and inside of the home. Besides potentially ruining the entire infrastructure, you’re also taking the risk of a collapse.
That said, it’s just not worth taking the risk of do-it-yourself flood remediation. Fortunately, if you’re in the San Francisco area, Fixaflood provides expert flood-damage services at competitive prices. To schedule a visit, contact us at (855) 349-2356.