Dry Out Your Property After Flooding

8/29/2023 (Permalink)

When a city is found beside a river, it provides an excellent source of running water, but the city also can sustain flood damage during storms. The unique geographic position that some homes hold near the river means that they also run the risk of flooding during an unusually severe storm. Excessive rainwater, intense winds, and debris that are carried by the rushing water make this situation dangerous for the longevity of your home. Fortunately, once the storm settles, and the water returns to the river, professional help nearby is only a phone call away. 
 
A wayward rock breaking a window is an easy way that water can rush into your living room and cause flooding in your Mason City home. The hardwood floors, expensive furniture, and electronics are all in danger from the moment the water touches them. Unfortunately, the longer the water sits without removal, the more damage it can cause to your precious belongings. 
 
Wood can warp and blister when exposed to water while it absorbs it, and electronics can short out. Allowing this water to sit stagnant for even a couple of days runs the risk of letting microbial growth occur. Mold growing in your home can cause further damage and thus eat more expenses to remediate. It is best to call for help as soon as you find floodwater in your home. 
 
Here at SERVPRO, we strive to get to your home as soon as we can after your call. Our technicians bring industrial-quality trade technology to your home so they can extract the water as quickly as possible. Using tools like extractors, submersible pumps, and wet/dry vacuums allows SERVPRO to remove the water swiftly. Acting immediately is what lets us move on to drying out your home. 
 
When the river in your city floods and causes damage to your home, do not pause. Phone SERVPRO of Mason City at 641-424-3382. Let us help you return your home to its pre-flood state.