How Does SERVPRO Remove Hazardous Conditions?

10/9/2020 (Permalink)

Kew Gardens let SERVPRO assist you through your water damage.

A Professional Team of SERVPRO Technicians Can Assess and Mitigate the Damage at Your Kew Gardens Property

When our team first arrives at your Kew Gardens home, they make sure that there is no immediate danger. Safety is the top priority during home restoration. Non-contaminated water by itself does not necessarily cause danger but left unattended can cause multiple safety issues ranging from severe structural damage to increased slip and fall risk. Before SERVPRO workers begin the cleanup and restoration process, they must identify hazards. Residents and workers alike should always strive for safe working conditions.

What Could Happen if Hazards Remain?

SERVPRO Technicians Address Safety Hazards

While undergoing water mitigation in Kew Gardens, various safety concerns can arise. Sitting water can cause structural damage, leading to severe dangers such as ceilings and walls caving in. Sitting water can also lead to mold growth that can cause health effects. It is critical to take action quickly when water damage occurs in your home.

What Do Technicians Look for When They Perform the Safety Check?

• Sagging Ceilings: This indicates the possibility of the ceiling caving in. Technicians may choose to punch weep holes to let out some of the standing water.
• Electrical Hazards: Water in light sockets or near outlets can pose a serious risk.
• Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards: Technicians make sure floors do not pose any slip or trip hazards. Extracting excess moisture and removing cords from the ground can help ensure there are no accidents.
• Mold Growth: Identifying mold growth allows technicians to spray the appropriate antimicrobial, they are limiting further growth.

Once immediate hazards are identified and addressed, technicians can go about the task of removing excess water and restoring your home to preloss condition.  For 24/7 assistance, contact SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood at (718) 381-3702. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.