Florida's Rainy Season is Upon Us!

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

Call us today for a free estimate at (321) 291-2023!

SERVPRO of New Smyrna Beach- Titusville has the manpower and equipment to handle any size disaster. Florida is entering its rainy season where afternoon showers become almost a daily occurrence. This season may bring leaks, flooding, and other water damage to your Edgewater home or business. Call the professionals at SERVPRO to restore your home “Like it never even happened.” 

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first. For your own well-being, is it safe to stay in the house? Water damage can cause a structural comprise in your home, our team is certified to safely locate these points. Here are some tips on what to do after flooding before our SERVPRO crew arrives. 

Remove excess water by mopping up the water on the floor and by blotting. It is essential to wipe excess water from wood furniture after the removal of lamps and tabletop items. To help keep the integrity of your furniture, you can place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. During this summer humidity, it is also recommended to turn your air conditioning on for maximum drying. Your prized possessions such as art objects should be moved to a safe, dry place. 

Some of our tips not to do after a flood is to leave wet fabrics in place and make sure to hang furs and leather goods. In order to help reduce the risk of colors spreading onto unwanted places, do not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors. For electrical tips, do not use your television or other household appliances. If your ceiling looks wet or even like it is sagging, do not turn your ceiling fixtures on. 

Call us today for a free estimate at (321) 291-2023! SERVPRO of New Smyrna Beach- Titusville has all of your water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and reconstruction services!