Mother Nature and Freak Accidents Part 1

3/11/2017 (Permalink)

Storm damage often hits us days later when the pipes burst.

Mother nature and freak accidents are two things that are out of our control, nonetheless both can wreak havoc on our floors and the carpet under our feet. Speed and efficiency are the only option to save anything you’re  standing on.

Carpets and rugs that have possibly been contaminated by sewage or have been underwater for more than 24 hours is NOT salvageable. Disposal of area rugs and carpets properly can be a large undertaking. Carpet pad that has been saturated most often cannot be dried quickly enough to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria and mold, it should be removed and replaced as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage to the floor and sub-floor.

Taking care of flooding and moisture in your carpets and floors is a daunting task and is needs to happen swiftly. Call SERVPRO of Marshfield/Rockland as soon as possible to prevent costly and permanent damage.