Flood Damage from Stormy Weather in Caldwell Brings More than Water

5/26/2021 (Permalink)

Floodwater contaminants are remedied with SERVPRO skilled technicians using proprietary products to protect your Caldwell home

Contaminants from Tainted Flood Waters Needs SERVPRO for Extraction and Cleanup

A storm is one thing that can scare many young children, but if rising water becomes a part of the situation, many adults often find themselves worried and fearful. This fear stems from the dangers of drowning to damage to their property in Caldwell. When there is enough time to escape severe flooding, authorities often evacuate in areas expected to see the worst. Other times, there is little warning, or flooding ends up much worse than anticipated, stranding people in their homes.

When the Boise River crests and overflows its banks, one of the areas hardest hit with subsequent flood damage is Caldwell. However, the problems brought on by flooding do not solely pertain to the water alone. The contamination levels in the river have been the focus of environmental groups.

Many people feel great relief when floodwaters recede, but discovering the number of harmful deposits and sediments remaining reveals the awful state their home is in now. Saturation of walls and wet floors is one problem, but unsanitary conditions, including those that can pose health effects to occupants, are entirely different. Post-flood situations can render homeowners altogether unprepared for what to do first and how to protect themselves and their children. One concern is if restoration of their home's safety at a microbial level is possible.

The technicians at SERVPRO can restore homes damaged by flooding, at every level, from the support system that forms your home's framework to the tiny nooks and crannies where dangerous microbes and other pathogens settle and hide. We have the tools to measure microbial populations, saving you from worrying about unwanted health effects that may linger in your residence. SERVPRO removes more than water after a flood. Removal of pathogens, sediment, fish, and other life from the river and larger debris is conducted so that your home is once again "Like it never even happened."

As we are working on your home, we measure the level of moisture to ensure that restorative work goes hand in hand with the many other required aspects of reclaiming your home. Disease-causing pathogens are not the only risk, as mold and mildew can also find a post-flood home the ideal breeding ground. Preventing future damage is an integral part of our work in protecting local homeowners' investments.

Always ready to help you, SERVPRO of Nampa / Caldwell can be reached at (208) 466-5000, whenever you need us, day or night, every day of the year. There is no job too large or too small for SERVPRO to handle successfully.