Addressing Structural Issues after Flood Damage in Mount Kisco

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Evaluates the Structure before Starting Flood Restoration in Mount Kisco Homes

Although flooding mostly occurs as an isolated incident, in some cases, it is caused by several issues that combine, leading to the loss. A typical example of this is the stresses on the structure caused by the changing seasons. During winter, the snow piling up on roofs can compromise their structural soundness and thus allowing torrential rain to breach the roof in another season, leading to severe flooding.

Repairing flood damage in your Mount Kisco home should address any underlying issues apart from removing the pooling floodwater and cleaning soiled areas. One essential process when trying to address underlying issues is doing appropriate tests.

When our SERVPRO teams take up flood restoration in a property, we check the level of moisture migration within the structure since water exposure causes material deterioration. Apart from the visible water, hidden moisture might be widespread. Our technicians use unique tools to evaluate the spread patterns. For instance, with thermal cameras, we can identify wet clusters hidden in cavities. We also check how deep the moisture goes into porous materials using penetrative moisture meters.

Another set of tests helps reveal any changes to the foundation of the building or other constructional issues. We check for improperly aligned windows or doors and cracks that might indicate a shifting foundation, ensuring we resolve every issue when addressing:

• Basement flooding
• Leaking Roof from Storms
• Water damage remediation

SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County provides comprehensive flood damage restoration. Call us at (914) 241-8100.