Severe Storm Damage Affecting your home

5/1/2020 (Permalink)

Storm Damage to a home.

Damage from a storm of any kind can result in severe wind damage. Roof damage in after a storm may range from a missing roof, to harsh winds tearing away asphalt shingles. Roof repair of obvious defects usually ensues in the wake of hurricane damage and storm remediation. Correcting roof damage may challenge homeowners after a disaster, since a roof leak may not appear obvious. How can a roof leak and roof damage escape easy detection? Wind damage may loosen flashing, eventually causing roof leaks after the storm has long passed. Even a subtle roof leak of this nature can produce moldy and moist conditions inside the home. Getting someone out to repair your roof sooner rather than later, may prevent long term interior damage. A restoration expert may assist clients in receiving comprehensive roof assessments and roof repair services when hurricane or any other storm damage afflicts an area. Their expertise helps property owners address storm damage and roof damage more effectively.

Flooding And Recovery Flood water frequently poses a risk in coastal areas. Yet heavy rains may cause river flooding miles inland also. If the surrounding terrain cannot absorb ground water, runoff contributes to flood water. Even residents of mountainous areas sometimes sustain varying degrees of flood damage if frozen pipes rupture. Flood pump failures contribute to basement flooding and contaminated ground water in some locations, too. Experts need to assess ground water and evaluate the condition of pipes following flood damage. By relying upon a trained specialist, you'll usually obtain faster storm remediation. These experts may suggest ways to help mitigate flood water damage in the future, for instance, by requesting backup flood pump installation.

Call SERVPRO® of Stone Mountain/Clarkston at 770-496-1976 for any of your storm concerns.