What Should My First Steps Be After Flooding At My North Nashville Location?

8/21/2023 (Permalink)

When flooding occurs at your North Nashville location, you must handle the aftermath immediately. The excess water left alone will seep into flooring, walls, and foundations, creating severe issues over time. Warm, moist conditions are perfect for a mold colony, too. Any one of these issues can be dangerous.  

At SERVPRO of North Nashville, we care about your safety and the conditions you live and work in - it's why we do what we do! Whenever you experience flooding in your home or business, call us at (615) 876 9551, and we'll help! We're faster to disasters of any size. 

What Can I Do To Handle Excess Water While I Wait For SERVPRO?

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn the air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What Actions Should I Avoid After A Flooding Event?

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Check out our Water Repair Process page to learn what to expect when we arrive!

The SERVPRO of North Nashville team is available anytime to help you with disasters of all types and sizes. In addition to water damage, we handle damage from fire, mold, unpleasant odors, and much more. 

Call us today at (615) 242-9391 for more information on ways we can help  "make it like it never happened!"

This franchise is independently owned and operated.