Extreme Weather Causing Flash Flood Damage in Setauket

6/24/2021 (Permalink)

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Let Us Keep You Safe Through your Setauket Storm Damage

If heavy rains and flash flooding in Setauket recurs this spring and summer, your home might be in its path. Our company has come to the aid of many in our community following storm-related flood disasters. We support the work of our technicians with courses approved by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Reconstruction Certification (IICRC) and state-of-the-art equipment. Our well-qualified employees and hardware permit our team to mitigate and remediate all aspects of seasonal flooding.

Flood damage in Setauket can be exacerbated if a storm surge accompanies fierce straight line or rotating winds and torrential rain. Residences near the water can suffer from this phenomenon despite the natural islands, reefs, and marshlands that provide some protection under normal circumstances. Adding saltwater to the mix of rain and runoff can set the stage for long-term damage to many conventional building materials, including wood and concrete.

Storm Damage Restoration

Wood can experience saltwater defibration, also known as “fuzzy wood” or “salt kill.” It looks similar to a fungal infestation, but our SERVPRO technicians know it develops when saltwater damages the cellular structure of wooden building materials. The wood weakens as its structure changes over time. Flushing storm surge-damaged structural components with fresh water before proceeding with water removal and drying can limit the issues.

In a similar manner, concrete, bricks, and mortar can deteriorate when flooded with saltwater. Rainstorms moving over Long Island Sound and Smithtown Bay can pull moisture from the ocean; the precipitation made saltier than typical showers flooding into homes through foundations and damaged exteriors. Concrete, bricks, and cinder block break down slowly, but failing to address the flooding when it happens means these materials could develop severe structural problems leading over time to collapse. SERVPRO stands ready to assess the condition of your home in the aftermath of flood damage looking at both current and long-term risks. We have the knowledge, experience, and tools to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Trust SERVPRO of Port Jefferson to manage your flood damage scenario with care, compassion, and application of the restoration industry best practices. We are just a call away at (631) 476-5300.