Can San Leandro Homeowners Speed Up The Flood Damage Process?

6/23/2021 (Permalink)

What should you do after flood damage in San Leandro?

When a storm causes flooding, it often leaves affected homes looking wet, dirty, and uninhabitable. Thankfully SERVPRO is here to help restore your house “Like it never even happened.”

After you call SERVPRO to help with flood damage in your San Leandro home, you might wonder if there is anything you can do to speed up the cleanup process. The short answer is, yes, there are some things you can do, but please be careful. If you are sure it is safe to do so, you can:

• Remove paper products or anything likely to stain (such as art prints or books) from wet areas.
• Hang up rugs or natural materials such as leather jackets to dry.
• “Tent” sofa and chair cushions to allow airflow.

However, flood water can contain contaminants, so please do not attempt any of these unless it is safe. SERVPRO IICRC certified techs are trained to assess for pollutants and will advise you on what level of water damage you have and the best way to clean it. They will also take care of all aspects of cleaning, disinfection, and drying.

If you are worried about fire damage restoration, call SERVPRO of San Mateo (650) 931-6060.