Worried About the Flood Damage Caused by a Storm to Your Gaithersburg home? Call SERVPRO

7/27/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage from a storm is nerve wracking. Call SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown, we can help take that worry away.

SERVPRO Has You Covered After Flood Damage to your Gaithersburg home

Flooding after a storm can create many hazardous situations in your home that might not be apparent to you. Hence, it is essential to involve professionals like SERVPRO who have the necessary training and equipment after flood damage to your Gaithersburg home. 

One of the most prominent flood damage issues to your Gaithersburg home that SERVPRO technicians face is the presence of category 3 water on the property. The IICRC defines category 3 water as containing extensive microbial contamination that can pose threats to the occupants. If the level of contamination is severe, SERVPRO professionals may arrange for testing of the contaminated area by an indoor environmental professional (IEP). Other hazards are often present during a flood restoration as well. 

How do SERVPRO Techs Respond to Hazardous Situations During Water Cleanup in Gaithersburg Homes? 

SERVPRO techs recognize additional hazards such as collapsing ceilings, electrical hazards such as wet fixtures, and even mold during the inspection of your flood-damaged Gaithersburg home. The technicians respond to these hazards by-

• Recognizing the hazard
• Communicating the hazard with others in the area, including you
• Carefully documenting the hazard
• Considering potential control measures
• Initiating control measures

Communication is very important for SERVPRO, and hence, we always keep you in the loop and inform you what precisely is the state of water damage restoration of your property. If the status changes, you are notified as soon as possible about it. 

Call SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown at (301) 963-8474 for help with any water damage incident.