What are the Risks of Medford Sewage Flood Damage Cleanup?

11/13/2021 (Permalink)

Sewage issues from a storm or flooding is a job for SERVPRO. Our technicians are trained and experienced in all phases of storm damage mitigation.

SERVPRO Technicians Have Comprehensive Water Damage Training to Work Safely and Professionally Restore Medford Properties

When floodwater enters a Medford property, the situation is critical. If the water also contains sewage, the scenario needs professional help for the cleanup and restoration.

Self-cleaning flood damage in a Medford home is not advisable. The presence of harmful bacteria, raw sewage, and chemicals can all present dangers to anyone that comes into contact with the water without wearing protective clothing and equipment. This water can contain a host of diseases, including hepatitis A and encephalitis. The smell of this type of floodwater is enough to make most people steer clear.  SERVPRO techs have the equipment to handle this type of water cleanup safely.

While floodwater may recede as rapidly as it enters a residential property, it is vital to determine where the water migrated to within the home. SERVPRO technicians have several types of equipment for identifying and tracking water migration within a structure. Just because there is no standing water in a hallway does not mean moisture did not wind up elsewhere within the house. Common places that water collects in a property are:

• Behind the baseboards
• Under flooring and within the subfloor
• Wicking into walls 

Mold can compound the water damage cleanup efforts as quickly as 24 hours after the floodwater enters the property if the conditions are right. Once a colony establishes itself, the infestation can spread rapidly across surfaces. SERVPRO technicians have extensive training for handling mold damage in a home as part of a water cleanup job. The use of antimicrobial cleaning agents and sealants and render the mold a non-issue quickly.

SERVPRO of Medford / Everett at (781) 395-4444 supports the local Medford community with 24/7 availability for any needed flood damage cleanup and restoration in residential and commercial properties.