Penetration Points for Flood Damage in Riverhead Homes

3/25/2022 (Permalink)

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Restoring Flood Damage Begins with Stopping Intruding Water in Riverhead Properties 

It is important to understand how water can enter the house during flood events and what immediate mitigation solutions are necessary once our team arrives. We are specialists capable of helping with:

• Water cleanup
• Surface disinfection
• Thorough drying
• Repairs

Basement Access

Through port windows and structural openings around the basement, flood damage in Riverhead can quickly and completely engulf a basement level of the house. Substantial water can enter through available pathways, and because this floor is much lower than the grade outside, it can allow thousands of gallons of water to enter the property in extreme situations. Window wells can help prevent the intrusion of groundwater.

Attic Penetration

Storm damage events can cripple or severely damage your roof. When these vulnerabilities exist, runoff and other precipitation concerns can allow water to penetrate the attic space. Not only can this prolonged moisture facilitate mold growth, but excessive water penetration can flood both the attic and subsequent living spaces beneath it.

Drain Intrusions

During flood events, pathways like floor drains and toilets can backup and overflow into your home when connected mains become clogged or plugged under the duress of excessive flow. This backup is considered a biohazard event, making it critical to clean up and restore as soon as possible to prevent contaminants from overwhelming the structure.

Structural Openings and Pressure

Between hydrostatic pressure and literal structural openings like the front door of your house, there are multiple additional pathways for floodwater to enter the home. When your structural openings match the height of the grade around your house, any flash flooding can bring this water inside the property's main level.

Understanding where flood damage is likely to result in a home or business can focus attention on potentially problematic structure areas. As leading flood restoration professionals, we can help when your Riverhead home becomes impacted by storm damages. Give our SERVPRO of The North Fork team a call now at (631) 591-3771.