Dealing with Water Damage in Harrisonburg Properties

1/4/2023 (Permalink)

Regardless the magnitude of water damage our technicians provide complete water removal services, including extraction, cleaning, drying, & repairs.

Impactful Water Restoration in a Harrisonburg Home

Light rain storms are mostly relaxing, especially during the weekends, as you cozy up next to the fireplace with delicious treats and a good book. But heavy rains and storms can ruin all that excitement. Nothing is more discouraging than a leaking roof or window that damps your floors.

One structural area that can trigger costly water damage in a Harrisonburg home after an intense storm is the roof. One crack on the roof can allow moisture to penetrate the home’s attic and top floors leading to further internal damage to your ceilings and walls. The moisture may cause the wood on the roof or attic floor to rot, destabilizing the structure. Wet wood with sheetrock attached acts as a moisture reservoir. When the sheetrock is not dried quickly, it may crack and fall apart, leaving a hole in your ceiling. SERVPRO responds quickly to water damage incidents helping you avoid costly repairs through mitigation.

Simple actions to minimize the damaging effects of moisture:

• Cleaning gutters regularly
• Repairing loose shingles
• Sealing basements

Heavy rains can flood the basement. The moisture can seep through unsealed windows before finding a way to the basement. The ground surrounding your home should slope downward away from the foundation. If not, the rainwater can puddle around your home, causing moisture to seep into the ground and crack the foundation. Water can leak through the cracks in your basement, damaging any stored items significantly.

Hidden dangers of moisture in the basement:

• Electrical threats
• Mold
• Structural damage

Suppose water enters your home during heavy rains. In that case, whether in the basement or crawl space, SERVPRO of Rockingham and Augusta Counties provides efficient water damage cleanup and improves ventilation throughout the home to minimize mold growth. Call us at (540) 433-6100. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.