All about Flood Damage

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Flooding brings about more damage than what meets the eye. Once a certain community has been flooded, and the waters have eventually subsided, clean-up happens. However, the moisture left by the flooding encourages mold growth which could remain undetected especially in areas in the home that are not frequented by the homeowners.

Texas-Based Media outfit KXAN featured for instance a community in San Marcos that needed to be evacuated from their homes following a flooding in their area.

“Some are refusing to leave, he added, because they do not think they have much damage. ‘Some of those folks who got very little water they said, ‘I’m OK,’ but no, water seeps under baseboards, it grows into sheet rock and instillation, and you’ll smell it,’ said Sierra.”

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Dealing with the damage

Creative Home Ideas meanwhile shared ways on how to deal with molds and mildew, especially after a flooding or water damage incident.

“If you have ever had to deal with water damage in your home, I feel for you. It is a horrible thing to go through. All of the initial cleanup is just the tip of the iceberg. Then you have to worry about the damage done to your walls, and underneath the floor. All sorts of pesky problems can creep up, and none of them are fun to deal with.”

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The thing is damage remediation brought about by flooding and molds require professional services. Dana Hender gave pointers on how to choose a company that can address these issues.

“The most effective company needs to have a strong portfolio and good market reputation. The company needs to be registered and also a dynamic team of experienced workmanship within the water damage restoration industry. A contractor with a great reputation will surely offer you with good and top notch services at relatively affordable costs. This type of contractor should have vast experience in the business thus have the required expertise.”

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Have you experienced flooding in your home?