According to the National Flood Insurance Program, floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Thousands of claims are filed each year for flood damage to homes. In fact, South Florida residents purchase over 900,000 flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at a cost of over $252 million every year. Many Florida buildings are located in flood-prone areas near the ocean, streams, rivers or in other low/marsh lands, and even a light steady rain can put these areas at risk. If your home has been flooded because of a storm, roof leak, or defective pipe, it is important to hire a water extraction service to minimize the permanent damage.
Flooding and Property Damage
A flood can cause significant damage to a home or business. Wood and other permeable materials can absorb water and quickly begin to rot. The water may seep under the flooring if left to sit, saturating the materials underneath. If your home or business has flooded and you need to clear out standing water, consider contacting a water extraction service. As mold can quickly grow in damp areas, even if most of the water has been cleared out, it is important to choose a quality service that will remove not only standing water but also the water that has leached into the flooring.
How Water Extraction Can Help
While water extraction may not be able to undo flood damage to your furniture, cabinetry, and other fixtures, it can revert your home or business into the same condition it was prior to the water damage – also known as preloss condition. Using state of the art, high powered equipment, a professional water extraction service can remove the water and contaminants that are caused by the water damage. If all of the water is quickly cleared from your carpet, tile, or other flooring, the damage to your home or business will be minimized.
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