Have flood damage to your home or business? Flood waters can pose a severe health hazard to you from all the bacteria and potential diseases from brought in from the outside. Flood water damage is considered a category 3, black water, according to the IICRC standards for cleaning and restoration. Category 3 black water is in the same category as sewage damage, which means everything affected by the flood damage has to be removed and thrown out.
One of the most important steps in recovering your home from flood damage is to remove all the standing water as quickly as possible. Leaving water on the property will result in the water infiltrating all the surrounding porous materials. Not only is this very unsanitary, as floodwater carries many pathogens, but it is also the leading cause of severe secondary damages like mold, rot, and structural instability. That is why Pulliam Restoration offers 24/7 emergency water removal. As soon as you call us we will dispatch one of our professional water extraction technicians to inspect the property and get started on emergency water removal. Do not wait for your damages to get worse. Call Pulliam now.
After the water has been removed the area is still in danger of secondary damage. Not only are the pathogens still present but there is also moisture inside the materials that will cause continuous problems throughout time. Here at Pulliam we first disinfect all the surfaces to ensure no pathogens are left to threaten your health and then thoroughly dry the area. We use top-of-the-line equipment to quickly and effectively dehumidify the entire area.
Flood waters pose a health risk if exposed to it and you could be exposed to different types of infectious diseases.
Eating or drinking anything contaminated by flood water can cause diarrheal disease. To protect yourself and your family,
Also be sure to protect any open wounds and rashes from the flood waters. For more information on the health of flood waters check out the CDC.
As soon as you call Pulliam we will dispatch one of our expert water damage professionals to inspect your property for flood damage. They will determine the source of the damage and provide you with a cost and time estimate.
Right after we agree on a restoration plan we will get started on emergency water removal. Our team will run the machines day and night to get all the water out as quickly as possible.
Following the water removal, we will start disinfecting the area if necessary. At the same time, we will turn on our advanced dehumidifiers and air movers to reduce the moisture quickly and effectively.
Some materials might be oversaturated and will need to be removed to protect your property from further damages. Our team will carefully select only the materials that are beyond salvaging.
Following a flood, the chances are there will be serious flood damage on your property. Pulliam Restoration is a licensed general contractor and can fix any flood damage, no matter how big or small. Our team has experience in with burst pipes, drywall fixes, floorboard replacements and even full scale property remodeling. Count on Pulliam when you need flood damage repairs.
If you have flood damage you may not be covered by your insurance company, you will need a specific flood insurance policy. It’s common for homeowners to have some water damage from a recent storm and think that water damage is covered by your homeowner’s insurance. If you’re interested in purchasing flood insurance go here to learn more.