Effective Flood Damage Restoration in Queens Homes

9/24/2024 (Permalink)

Dealing with flooding in your home can be quite overwhelming. Contact SERVPRO of Queens. We'll make it “Like it never even happened.”

Queens Flood Cleanup with SERVPRO® 

Queens was established in 1683 among the original 12 counties of New York province. It is named in honor of Queen Catherine of Braganza, an English monarch and Portuguese royal princess. Some various cultural institutions and museums serve its diverse communities, including the John Bowne House, the New York Hall of Science, and the Noguchi Museum. Queens celebrates its diversity with events like the Queens Night Market. Queens has been a significant supporter of African American culture, with establishments like The Afrikan Poetry Theatre and the Black Spectrum Theater Company serving the local African American community.  

SERVPRO provides valuable insights into handling flood damage in Queens properties. Many homeowners are left scrambling to clean up after the destruction. The extent of the damage may differ, with some homeowners needing only to replace their carpets and furnishings. In contrast, others may be totally submerged and rendered unusable. We take immediate actions to ensure the safety of a structure, including checking for structural damage, turning off electricity, and restoring it to pre-flood condition.   

Flood effects on homes 

• Contamination 
• Electrical damage 
• Structural damage 
• Damage to household contents  

Our crews wear protective gear, including gloves and boots, as the flooding deluge often includes various contaminants, including dirt, germs, and sewage. We also use appropriate tools to handle and dispose of contaminated items.  

Strategies for Swift Water Damage Cleanup Following a Flood 

SERVPRO employs a range of strategies to minimize water damage from flooding and ensure adequate recovery, including; 

Removing standing water 

• Drying of affected areas 
• Addressing mold concerns  
• Cleaning and sanitizing 

We employ different equipment, such as wet/dry vacuums and submersible pumps, to extract standing water as quickly as possible, starting with the areas with the most standing water and working to lower areas to prevent additional flooding. We also deploy air movers in all affected areas to increase airflow, speed up the drying process, and set up dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the air. Our crews remove saturated materials such as carpets, rugs, and insulation, which trap moisture and promote mold growth. 

SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood aims to manage flood damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (718) 381-3702.