My Poughkeepsie Home Has Flooded – Can A Professional Water Restoration Company Help?

8/14/2020 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County at (845) 635-4550 for professional flood damage service.

SERVPRO Has Experienced Technicians Able to Handle Flood Damage to Your Home

Poughkeepsie sits along the beautiful Hudson River and was once a major whale rendering location. With such a lovely place comes the risk of annual flooding. Flood damage in Poughkeepsie should be handled by professionals who train to deal with biohazards that can occur.

Why are Biohazards a Concern?

Any time you have floodwaters from storm flooding, it is considered black water. Three types of water can cause flood damage in Poughkeepsie – clean, grey, and black. The first two come from water damage from a burst pipe or dishwasher overflowing. If left unattended, they turn to blackwater. But all water that flows through a home due to a storm is considered contaminated. It should never be entered without the proper PPE equipment. It becomes unhealthy due to any number of things in the water, such as:

    •    Pathogens and bacteria – tetanus, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases
    •    Dead animals and insects
    •    Dirt and debris swept up and carried along
    •    Chemicals from nearby factories
    •    Waste from hospitals in the vicinity

Because of the hazards, this poses to individuals you want a company like SERVPRO that has Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified technicians. They are trained in dealing with biohazards and knowing what to use to disinfect the area properly.

Why is Time of the Essence?

Our motto is We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster. We understand the damage that can happen when water sits for any length of time. The health hazards increase, and secondary damage occurs very quickly. We start to work faster because we know that the sooner we get started, the sooner you are back in your home. Plus, we can protect your home's unaffected areas if early mitigation takes place.

Will Everything Be a Total Loss?

With flood damage, there may be more items that get discarded than in a water damage situation that involves clean or gray water. Carpeting and padding are not salvageable. Upholstered furniture and mattresses should be discarded, depending on the amount of water damage. Metal, plastic or solid wood furniture can be cleaned and restored. Any wooden kitchen items such as cutting boards, wooden spoons, or bowls should be discarded. Never attempt to salvage anything connected to a baby like bottles, nipples or pacifiers. Structural elements like walls get opened up so they can be disinfected, ventilated, and dried out. We do everything we possibly can do restore your home to preloss condition.

What Kind of Training Do Your Technicians Undergo?

SERVPRO prides itself on having the experience, training, and resources to take care of fire, water, and flood damage, whether residential or commercial. It's essential to know how a professional company trains its workers, and you should not hesitate to ask. Our techs undergo rigorous training that includes:

    •    IICRC Training – This institute sets the standard for the cleaning and restoration industries. Our technicians study the practices set forth by IICRC and receive their certification.
    •    Employee Certification Training – A voluntary program that our techs receive certification upon successful completion. It covers water and fire restoration, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and crew training.
    •    e-Learnings – on-going web-based training that assures our crews are current on industry standards.
    •    Continuing Education Classes – This further enhances the knowledge base of our teams. We strive to provide professional, quality flood damage service, and keeping up with the latest in our field allows us to do that.

Expedient, Professional Technicians are at Your Disposal

Water can quickly spread and become absorbed into everything from the walls to your furniture. Floodwaters are particularly hazardous. Catastrophes know no boundaries and do not keep business hours. SERVPRO does not maintain 9 – 5 hours either. We understand the Hudson River may not wait until noon to come flowing into your living room. We arrive on the scene as quickly as we possibly can. Sunday through Saturday and around the clock. We work holidays as well.

A Company You Can Trust

SERVPRO is a company you can trust with your home and your possessions. We live in Poughkeepsie, too, and understand the risk of flooding. The Hudson River is a beautiful thing that can turn uncontrollable fast. Flooding often means temporary displacement, and you need to focus on keeping your family together and calm. That's why we handle restoring your home. It takes time to recover from flood damage, but you can rest assured we will move along in a timely manner.

Contact SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County at (845) 635-4550 for professional flood damage service.