How Can My Home in Fort Walton Beach be Restored After Flood Damage?

2/18/2022 (Permalink)

Hurricanes, flash floods, and tropical storms keep us all on constant high-alert during the summer and fall months.

SERVPRO of FWB Employs Advanced Methods to Successfully Repair Flood Damage

Fort Walton Beach, FL is no stranger to flooding and many area homeowners have experienced it one or more times during their residencies.  Being located along the Gulf Coast leaves us susceptible hurricanes, tropical storms, and storm surge every year. Excessive rains from hurricanes and various tropical storms routinely inundate the area between June and the end of November.  While some residents can avoid the worst of this problem through preventative measures, many others have to deal with catastrophic flood damage. Luckily, for the ones impacted, SERVPRO has the proper equipment and expertise necessary for resolving their issues.                   

Is There Anything I Can Do to Prevent or Mitigate Potential Flood Damage?

There are various ways you can either prevent or mitigate potential flood damage in Fort Walton Beach. These measures help prevent floodwaters from entering your home through its foundation, roof, and windows.  The following is a short list of such preventative steps you can take to protect your home:     

• Seal any cracks in your house’s foundation
• Fix any roof leaks and ensure that your roof drainage system is in good working order
• Cover all openings and windows with sturdy plywood
• Strategically place sandbags around your home to divert floodwaters

What Equipment and Methods Can SERVPRO Use to Dry and Restore My House?

When SERVPRO technicians arrive on-site, they first evaluate your home for damage and then extract any standing water.  Once they remove any remaining mud and trash, our workers start drying and restoring your house.  The general process they follow to do this is:

• Establish a drying goal based on scientific measures such as Temperature, Humidity Levels, and Vapor Pressure of both affected and unaffected areas. 
• The most effective ratio of dehumidifiers to air movers is determined by the cubic footage of the affected area, the class of water, and the amount of standing water that is present.
• Introduce Injectidry systems, connected to dehumidifiers, are used to dry hard-to-reach areas behind walls and ceilings    

Considering everything, you should now understand that there is help available if you need it.  Call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 for assistance.