Flood damage can happen quickly as floodwaters from overflowing rivers and lakes will wash away anything in its path, including cars, trees, and mobile homes. The cost of flood damage can be overwhelming to the city, as well as homeowners, most times reaching numbers in the millions. Debris is one of the most common problems from floods, as the floodwaters move thru the city; they pick up any debris left on the street from damaged homes and trees and can block gutters, preventing floodwaters from draining properly.
Flood damage can affect your home in countless ways, on the exterior, it can damage siding, windows and cause in ground pools to overflow, the combination of chlorine water and flood waters, also considered gray water, can destroy your yard and is hazardous if consumed by pets. On the interior, flood damage will begin immediately, by flooding carpets, weakening sheetrock, saturating furniture and inundating basements. With any type of water damage, mold can become a major issue and as well as a health risk.
In the event of extreme flood damage to your home, it is best to call a professional in the fields of water damage and water removal; a professional will have the proper resources and knowledge to make your home safe and healthy for you and your family.
