Flood damage in your basement - Fleetwood NY 10552 - We can help with cleanup

Did you just have a flood in your basement in your Fleetwood NY home 10552? With the torrential rains coupled with the recent snow melting, it's just plain wet out there. We've gotten a lot of calls lately with flooded basements in Fleetwood and we are here to help. Whether you need emergency service to get the water out and dry up the place or if you just need your carpets removed, or if you think you might have mold, we are your on your side. Our family owned business has 24 hr emergency service.

Here are some tips on do's and don't after you've had a flood.

After any water damage situation, regardless of cause, your primary focus should be safety:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. So be careful!
• When in doubt, call in the professionals

Here's what you should you should do after a flood.

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop up wet cushions and upholstery.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Remove art objects and delicates to a safe, dry place.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting. You want to avoid colors running.
• Gather loose items from floors.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.

Here's what you should avoid doing after a flood

• Don't use TV or other household appliances.
• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

We always think it's best to call our insurance company to see what you are covered for. Many times you can be reimbursed for mitigation, clean up as well as getting yourproperty back to its original state. The professionals at ServPro are here to help. We can provide advise, help facilitate things with your insurance company and take care of the immediate damage.

We will take the necessary precautions to get your place cleaned up quickly and avoid mold.

If you do find yourself with a flood in Fleetwood NY 10552 , please do not hesitate to call us at 914-699-5181. Our tagline is "like it never even happened," and we know that you will be pleased with the results. For all your water damage and clean up needs, call the experts at ServPro.

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Flooding in Fleetwood NY 10552

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Hillary Sheperd

Vice President / Co-Owner, 

Servpro of Scarsdale /Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, NY  10550

914-669-5181

Servpro of Scarsdale / Mount Vernon

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