In What Areas Does Flooding Impact New Britain Homes?

11/19/2021 (Permalink)

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Managing flood effects can make a difference in the restorability of a New Britain home.

Knowing where to expect flood damage can often be one of the critical elements of efficient restoration. Responding technicians begin in these potential problem areas to identify the spread and severity of flood damage throughout the structure. This evaluation often involves determining:

• Affected materials
• The severity of standing water
• Contamination threats
• Structural integrity

Storm Damage in the Attic

The attic can be a common area for flood damage in New Britain. Severe weather events ranging from heavy snows in the winter to torrential rainfall in the summer can all damage aging roofs. When vulnerabilities exist, water penetration can follow soon after. Flooding in the attic space requires high-pressure pumps or portable vacuums to extract and dry.

Infiltrating Water in the Basement

The basement can often be a target for flooding and water damage, as natural gravitational pull brings water to the lowest level of the house through the paths of least resistance. When this water begins to pool in the basement, extraction and other mitigation actions are required to protect the exposed building materials and contents stored there.

Flash Flooding Destruction

Flash flooding is one of the common threats to the area, especially when severe weather events cause creeks and streams to rise around residential regions we service. Infiltrating water can be destructive to the building envelope of structures in the path of this migrating flood. Damage of this type often results in contamination of the exposed elements, leading to a greater need for demolition and reconstruction. We can complete much of the repairs necessary with our general contractor license.

When flood damages impact the area, our SERVPRO of Middletown / New Britain team is a trusted name to help. We have experienced professionals available 24/7 at (860) 826-5169.