Long Term Storm Damage

7/27/2020 (Permalink)

The immediate damage to your Hopkinton, MA commercial or residential property from a storm is evident in broken windows, flooded rooms, soaked carpets, and waterlogged furniture and personal items. Most property owners understand the need to remediate visible damage after a flood. However, some might not be aware that storm damage can have longer-lasting effects that they might not even notice, to begin with.

What are the long-term effects of flood damage?

Storm damage has several unpleasant long-term effects:

1. Undetected (and therefore untreated) moisture can lead to unseen structural damage. Even though the visible water has been removed moisture has already seeped into inconspicuous areas such as wooden beams or floors. If this hidden moisture is left untreated, it can cause warping and rotting of structural elements such as wood and drywall.
2. Flood damage often leaves behind unpleasant odors. Even after removal of the standing water property owners might notice lingering faint damp odors. Such smells are not only unpleasant but can also indicate an unresolved mold issue.
3. Hidden moisture damage can lead to mold growth throughout your property. Mold can be harmful to your health and the health of your family.
4. When attempting to sell your property any signs of unremediated storm damage could:
   1. Make it difficult to sell the property
   2. Force you to sell it at a devalued price

How to mitigate the long-term effects?

The best way to avoid long-term effects after storm damage is have your property and its contents remediated by certified professionals. The Disaster Remediation Teams at SERVPRO of Framingham are trained to assess both the visible damage and the potential for hidden damage in your commercial or residential property. Our teams use state-of-the-art, professional grade equipment and scientifically proven techniques to dry and restore your home thoroughly. When storm damage devistates your commercial or residential property call the experts at SERVPRO of Framingham, (508) 370-4400. We will make it "Like it never even happened."