What does restoration after storm damage look like?

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Storm Damage Restoration

If your Gainesville, GA, home has been damaged during a severe storm, you are probably wondering what your home will look like after the restoration process is complete. Obviously, the extent of necessary repairs will depend on your specific situation. A professional will likely help you to remove water, tear out wet materials, and dry any affected areas. This may result in relatively localized changes to your home or systemic ones, so you should understand what you are in for.

1. Extracting Excess Water
   Removing water from low areas of your home can be deceptively difficult. As little as one or two inches of floodwater can result in many trips to empty wet vacuum canisters. Removing water is the most critical step in storm restoration, as doing so quickly can mean the difference between little long-term damage to your home and extensive secondary damage.
2. Tearing Out Wet Materials
   Materials that have been dampened by floodwater are at extreme risk for developing mold. Since mold can appear in as little as 24 to 48 hours, it is essential that you tear out any wet materials as soon as possible. Wet items in your home that are not structural should be removed, dried, and assessed carefully so that you can determine whether each is salvageable.
3. Drying and Restoration
   Drying and dehumidifying your things is usually the final step in ensuring that your home will continue to be free from mold and water damage. At this stage, many homeowners simply want to be done with the restoration process. It is very important, however, that moisture is removed completely so that your home does not suffer further damage in the coming weeks and months.
   Restoring your home on your own can be difficult. A storm remediation professional can extract water, tear out materials, and dry your home according to best practices that will result in the least possible damage to your property.