How does Service Pro Restoration clean up floods?
Floods can be disastrous, mainly when they occur in the basement. So, you will need to clean up floods immediately once you notice them. The process begins with identifying the cause of flooding and preventing the water from entering the affected areas. After locating the leak and stopping the water flow, our service pros plan and implement the steps to reverse the damage and restore the affected areas.
At Service Pro Restoration, we take all the necessary precautions before getting on the job, as there may be harmful substances, such as biohazards and sewage components. The service providers will also inform you how to claim insurance to minimize costs.
Cost of cleaning up floods in Eden Prairie
Cleaning up floods is not only daunting but also expensive. The process requires using different equipment. For instance, you will need a portable utility pump to suck out the water standing on the floors, which can cost up to $1,500. You will also need other equipment, such as a large diameter discharge hose if the flooding has occurred in the basement, and dehumidifiers, to dry out the areas, which can drive up costs to about $1,200.
The prices also depend on the type of flood, which determines the damage’s extent. For example, class 4 floods are the most destructive and can ultimately sabotage the basement, including the walls, floors, and items. Cleaning these floods can cost from $5,000 to upwards of $15,000.
Then, there is also the cost of removing standing water. Cleaning up standing water is a tedious task and can take several days. Moreover, it can cost up to $1,500. Also, there are equipment costs involved. A portable utility pump, for instance, can cost between $250 and $500. Likewise, a large-diameter hose costs between $50 and $100, and a pro-grade dehumidifier can cost $8,500.
You cannot also rule out labor costs that get added to the expense.
Steps our Service Pros take to clean up floods
Cleaning up floods due to natural calamities can be expensive, especially in low-lying areas such as basements. Moreover, it can also be dangerous, as there may be various hazardous materials, such as debris and sewage components. However, our service pros follow certain steps carefully to get rid of the water standing on the floors, repair the damage, and restore the affected areas.
1. Standing water removal
The first step involves removing the water standing on the floors using powerful electric pumps.
Our service pros use portable utility pumps as they make the job easier. They do this before anything else, as standing water can aggravate the damage.
After removing the water standing on the floors, the professionals dry the affected areas using dehumidifiers. They use Desiccant dehumidifiers, which are robust and up to the task.
2. Restoring the flooded area
After removing standing water and drying out the affected areas, our service pros attend to the structural damage. Floods, especially those of greater magnitude, can cause significant damage to the structure, especially the walls and foundation. So, a service pro makes sure to repair those cracks in the walls and fix the leaks. They also remove affected items and correct them if possible. More importantly, they take out waterlogged items immediately to prevent further damage. Water-logged items contain sharp objects, wastewater, and other hazardous materials that can harm health.
3. Attending to mold growth
The last step involves removing mold, if any, and preventing its growth and spread. We pay special attention to wet insulation, which significantly contributes to mold growth. They remove any affected ceiling and wall tiles, gypsum wallboard, and processed wood products that harbor mold growth.
Conclusion
Flood cleanup can be expensive and take several days together, primarily if it occurs in the basement. The process can take from as little as three days to weeks. However, a service pro is an expert in disaster management and recovery and has served Eden Prairie residents for many years. They come with the required experience, not to mention the tools and equipment to deal with floods, and can mitigate the damage done, whether it is in the basement or another area.