When A Home Suffers From Water Damage

9/24/2018 (Permalink)

Brevard homes are in good hands when they call SERVPRO of South Brevard.

Water damage and fire are a homeowner’s worst nightmares. Water damage comes from many sources, and it causes just as much trouble for families as it does for the structure. Dealing with the shock is a little more involved than dealing with the damage. A restoration service can always repair the structure, but who’s going to repair the family? The security that comes from prevention along with flood insurance will give the homeowner less to worry about. These are considerations when a house suffers from water damage.

Consequences

The results of water gushing into the house can affect the family and any pets as well as the structure. Micro-organisms in the water can cause infections when family members come into contact with affected things like carpet or wet furniture. Mold and mildew are responsible for respiratory ailments, nervous system problems like migraine headaches and memory loss. The liver, kidneys and lungs are also seriously affected by mold and mildew. If these things can affect humans so adversely, think what it can do to your pets. They keep their noses to the floor most of the time, where sniffing mold and mildew can cause them to bark, sneeze, itch and get headaches and respiratory problems. The vet might dismiss this as allergies if you don’t tell him about the water damage.

Conclusions

You never know when an emergency will happen causing your home to be inundated. However, checking the walls, baseboards and mouldng for buckling will give alert you to a problem. Get flood insurance. Most homeowners’ policies cover broken appliances and burst pipes in winter. There are several reputable water damage restoration companies in business, one of which will be near you. When you find water damage, remove anything affected including carpet, drywall, insulation and anything in boxes. Put affected belongings in a neutral area to dry, and contact a professional. Check in with the doctor to make sure your family is not adversely affected.

SERVPRO of West Brevard is a 24/7 emergency water removal & flood clean up repair service company, Our technicians are highly trained and experienced with every water damage situation.

Call SERVPRO of West Brevard if you need help with any of our services. Please allow us to be of assistance, give us a call at (386) 447-2202.