Heavy Rains Cause Water Damage to Basements

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

When heavy rain floods a basement, the contents in the basement are often damaged as well as the structure.

When you hire SERVPRO of Milford-Orange-Stratford to restore your home after water damage, our crew members will assist you and your insurance adjustor in determining which of your possessions are salvageable.  

There are a few factors which typically determine whether an item should be saved or replaced. For example, the type of water that has flooded the home is an important factor in determining what stays and what goes. 

Typically, porous fabrics such as mattresses, pillows, carpeting and particle board cannot be salvaged due to the amount of water they absorb. However, there are cases in which we are able to clean area rugs and wood if we are called to the job quickly and the piece has not become oversaturated.  

Our ability to be on the job quickly helps us minimize damage to personal possessions that have water damage. The perfect example of this is wooden furniture. It takes quite a bit of time for it to really absorb and become completely water logged. When we get personal belongings out of the standing water and begin the drying process right away, we have a better chance of being able to save them. 

The SERVPRO of Milford-Orange-Stratford team has the experience in caring for the belongings of your New Haven County home. We understand that it can be difficult to part with treasured items, and do our best to help save them.