Unsure about Handling Water Damage In Nashville? Don't Make These 3 Rookie Mistakes!

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

It's unsettling to know that water damage is one of the most common natural disasters in a person's home or business. 90% of all US natural disasters involve flooding, so it's good to stay on the lookout during particularly rainy seasons in Nashville. Suppose you are experiencing flooding in your Nashville business. In that case, you don't have to go through it alone- our team at SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville has the equipment and training to help mitigate residential AND commercial water damage! By the time we're done, the damage will be "Like it never even happened!"

What Mistakes Should You Avoid When Dealing With A Flood?

• Do NOT use your household vacuum cleaner for water removal! Your household vacuum cleaner is not equipped to handle copious amounts of water at once. 
• Avoid floodwaters! Natural rains seem replenishing, but they can include toxins and chemicals which can be deceptive. There are three types of floodwater to watch out for, each with varying contamination levels, so discern wisely!
• Wet materials look easy to handle upon first glance, but they are cumbersome- be careful!

If Mold Is An Issue, What Are Some Steps To Remediate Its Rapid Growth?

In just 48 hours, mold can become an issue in your Nashville home or business after water damage has penetrated through your surfaces. While mold remediation should be handled by professionals, there are a few things you can do to slow mold colonies from spreading while you are waiting for help to arrive:

• This may be a no-brainer, but stay out of affected areas! Mold can quickly become a health hazard so being exposed to the damage for prolonged periods is unsanitary. 
• Turn off fans and other HVAC systems to prevent mold from growing exponentially. 
• Our mold restoration process lists out the seven steps that we undertake when your Nashville home or business has been affected by mold- we will stand by you from the time you call us to full-scale restoration and everything in between!

Water damage and its issues can lead to a snowball effect that can be hard to control if you let it go too far. Luckily, our team comprises water and mold damage specialists who have training in applied microbial remediation, water removal and drying, and applied structural drying. It is human nature to associate memories with concepts and ideas, with the most well-known example being Pavlov's dogs. While we know that it is easy to associate a natural disaster with the negative associations that come along with it, we hope to change that with our commitment to the greater Nashville community when disaster strikes. Contact us at (615) 242-9391, and let us be the game changer to your disaster restoration experience! This franchise is independently owned and operated.