What Should a Helena Homeowner Do with Carpets and Pad After Flooding Incidents?

10/9/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Helena & Great Falls can help you find the right solution when your home floods.

After Flood Damage Incidents at Your Helena Home, SERVPRO Can Help You Decide Whether to Dispose or Save Items

Carpets and pads are highly vulnerable to flood damage. The main problem is their porous nature, which allows instant absorption of water and contaminants. Therefore, the restoration of a house after flooding can be more challenging when carpeted areas are significantly affected. SERVPRO assists homeowners in Helena to complete renovation conveniently in such circumstances.

How do carpets and pad influence the renovation processes?
Our SERVPRO technicians pay special attention when performing flood damage renovation in Helena properties to overcome the challenges posed by tasks such as:
    •    Cleaning and decontaminating carpeted areas
    •    Drying carpets
    •    Carpet and pad removal

A flooding incident can involve different types of water. In case of a severe storm, winds and lightning can cause damage to the roof, allowing rainwater into the building. Alternatively, rising groundwater flowing around the house can find a way inside. The two situations require different restoration procedures since the first case involves clean water, while in the second scenario, the water is highly contaminated.

Does cleaning reverse the effects of flood damage?
Cleaning and decontamination only bear fruit when flooding involves uncontaminated water. In such a case, extracting the water and agitating the surface of the item helps deal with any soiling. As a CCT certified firm, technicians from our SERVPRO branch also utilize specialized carpet cleaning methods such as:
    •    Hot water extraction
    •    Bonnet cleaning
    •    Rotary jet extraction

What happens if items cannot be cleaned?
It is impossible to decontaminate carpets and pad affected by groundwater, so replacement is the only solution. However, the process of removing carpets requires a skillful approach since they cover vast areas. In most cases, there are heavy furniture items placed on top of the carpets. Our technicians simplify the process by cutting the carpet into small strips as we pull it from the floor for easier manipulation. Once removed, we can clean and decontaminate the floor before laying a new carpet.

SERVPRO of Helena & Great Falls can help you find the right solution when your home floods. Call us at (406) 458-6008 to help resolve any issue, “Like it never even happened.”