Like so many recent flash flood victims, you may have found yourself coming back to home flood damage and wondering where to even begin. At ServiceMaster by Cornerstone, we are the experts when it comes to disaster clean-up. Here are some helpful tips to support you as you navigate the days ahead.
Contact Professional Help:
When you return and see flood damage, your first step is to call your insurance provider if you have flood insurance. Next, be sure either your provider or yourself contacts ServiceMaster by Cornerstone. You can also alert FEMA at 1.800.621.3362. They may have free help available for you.
Document Everything:
Get as much video as possible of the damage by doing a walkthrough around the house, and if it is not hazardous, try to see what you can document inside the house. If there is standing water, wait for professional help.
Be Cautious:
Make sure you do not see any down power or gas lines on the ground. If it appears the foundation has shifted or the ceiling is about to buckle, stay out of the room. If you hear a hissing sound, do not enter, as this could also indicate a power line down. Suppose you see standing water stay away from it, as the water could be contaminated. Lastly, be on the lookout for floating debris, such as snakes or broken wood, etc.
Once authorities deem it safe to enter your home to start the home flood recovery, be aware that cleaning will not be easy. If you hire our professional mitigation crew at SM by Cornerstone, you can count on us to handle the following:
- Removal of any excess water
- Clean-out damaged unsalvageable items
- Mold remediation
- Odor removal
- Salvage personal items
- Complete dry-out
- Ventilation
- Sanitize Everything
Looking at your home after a flood, you are sure to ask yourself, can a flooded home be thoroughly cleaned? The answer is yes, but if you go with a restoration company, you can trust. Leave the professional flood clean-up to us at SM Cornerstone. Our goals are to restore your property to a like-new condition and save you the headache and stress involved in disaster clean-up. Contact us the moment disaster strikes. We will do all we can to get you to the other side of your tragedy.
