Flood Damage Repair in Anaheim Hills

5/8/2017 (Permalink)

This shows how we stripped out the damaged carpeting and affected areas of the wall.

Remember all the rainfall Southern California got back in January? These storms were so severe that they caused flooding in some areas – which brought us out to Anaheim Hills for one of our latest jobs.

The customer called up SERVPRO of Fontana to report heavy water damage to their house. Time was of the essence on this job, as the property was in escrow and the homeowner was (understandably) dreading the prospect of delays.

Our team arrived on scene to survey the damage. The January rainstorms had left the backyard flooded, and the water had entered the home, where it pooled in the recessed family room.

Not only was the carpeting soaked through, but the walls had also absorbed a lot of moisture. Floodwater can carry all sorts of harmful contaminants, including deadly bacteria and viruses – and if it’s allowed to settle, it can cause structural damage and invites mold to take root. In order to make the home safe again, the affected wood and carpeting would need to be replaced, and fast.

We quickly got to work at the source of the issue, containing and draining the water remaining in the yard. Even though the rains had passed and further flooding was unlikely, standing water still poses a structural risk to the house, as it can infiltrate the foundation and sheetrock.

Once the scene was contained, we stripped out the damaged carpeting and affected areas of the wall, and began using heavy-duty air movers to dry out the area. While the home dried, our technicians inspected it for mold and other harmful microbes. We needed to treat these with disinfectants before the house would be safe to live in once again.

Thanks to fast action and our expert team of water cleanup professionals, SERVPRO saved the day. Within just 5 days, the loss work was completed and the home was ready for repairs – and the owner was able to complete the property sale without any delays.

For water damage cleanup and restoration from the name you can trust, turn to SERVPRO of Fontana. Contact us today and let us know how we can help.