Our Experts Discuss Materials That Require Removal After A Flood In Bridgewater

7/12/2022 (Permalink)

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What Materials Require Removal After Bridgewater Flooding

With a fully licensed team of contracting specialists, our SERVPRO professionals are more prepared than many other restoration teams to navigate your Bridgewater home through flood recovery. Because many structural elements and construction materials can become affected by standing water and excessive moisture during these disasters, homeowners must understand that avoiding any controlled demolition and reconstruction is unlikely. We work to limit these tasks, though we seek to inform our customers about what areas are most at risk for requiring build-back.

Flood damage in Bridgewater homes can spread quickly from the point of penetration throughout the entire main floor or subterranean level of the house. Depending on how flooding occurs, varying construction materials and structural elements can lie in the path of migrating damage. An initial assessment, including a complete understanding of the spread and severity of water damage, gets performed to focus the attention of our contractors on what materials might require controlled demolition tactics and later reconstruction.

Flooring

Between hardwood, linoleum, vinyl, and carpeting, any of these options can get severely damaged by prolonged exposure to standing water. Once deterioration or bloating of these materials has begun, the best remaining solution is to allow our SERVPRO contractors to remove them.

Wood Trim

Saturated trim, especially when contamination is a threat, may often get removed. If drywall and insulation get removed from the specific area, the trim is also likely to need to be torn out. We can even remove this baseboard when drywall is salvageable through careful use of a putty knife and pry bar to avoid damaging the sheetrock behind it.

Drywall

Drywall is one of the most common options for interior construction and can become unsalvageable within 24 hours of direct exposure to standing water. Flood cuts can remove the damp portions of the wallboard, leaving them dry and stable areas of the constructed surface intact.

Especially when contamination is a concern, homeowners should prepare themselves for the likelihood of controlled demolition and needed reconstruction after a flood loss. Our SERVPRO of Bridgewater can help to limit these costs and make the process as efficient as possible. Give our specialists a call anytime at (908) 222-2020.