A Look at Common Home Damage Types | SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties

11/17/2023 (Permalink)

If you discover damage in your residence, call SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties right away.

Do you ever think about how your home might be damaged? There are actually lots of risks—from weather, aging or just neighborly accidents. Your home is at risk on a daily basis.

While there may be plenty of daily risks, no one should spend a whole lot of their day thinking about them. Instead, you can prepare for them and lower your chances of a total disaster. When you stay ready, even a completely unpredictable natural disaster won’t leave you too blindsided.

In order to get and stay prepared, you need to first develop an understanding of the risks you face. Not only can understanding your risks help you prepare, but it can also help ease the sting of the recovery process when you know how simple it can be. With SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties around the corner, your restoration won’t only be simple, it will be quick.

The Biggest Risks

There are a lot of wonderful things about living in Alabama, but the weather isn’t always one of them. Temps can flip at the drop of a hat, heavy rain and thunderstorms happen year-round, and we are vulnerable to tornadoes in the warmer months . Flash floods also occur pretty commonly, and strong winds can blow through at any time of year.

While the weather is a mixed bag, you also should focus your attention on three main kinds of damage that can happen to anyone’s home. Roof damage, water damage and fires are some of the greatest threats to houses everywhere.

Your roof is vulnerable from heavy rains, but it can also be damaged by the rogue limb that was loose in a tree. In the same way, water could enter your home from a flooded yard or the occasional frozen pipe when the temps take a deep dive. Fires can also come from a number of sources, both external and internally, but many fires are due to human error.

Compounding Damages

Suffering through a disaster can be completely traumatic, but when you begin to see the compounding damage left behind, things can feel really out of control. One kind of damage will almost always lead to another.

Water damage doesn’t just leave everything in its path wet, it also creates the perfect environment for mold that can get out of control and affect your structure. A fire can spread smoke and soot throughout rooms that never even saw flames. The firefighting efforts can also create other damage from water or chemicals.

No matter what kind of damage your home has, your restoration process will likely take several steps. SERVPRO® is ready to handle all of them. With experience in water, wind, fire, mold and construction, there isn’t anything we can’t handle. Every restoration is unique, and our team is ready to walk with you through yours.

When a flash flood enters your home or a heavy rain leads to a leak in your ceiling, our team will start drying things out right away. We will make sure everything is structurally sound as well, including replacing roof beams or part of your foundation as needed. Before the whole recovery is over, our team will also sanitize and rid your home of any odors, as well as seal everything in order to prevent mold from returning.

Fire recovery happens in much the same way, starting with the most damaged areas first. When the crew arrives, they will make sure your home is safe from the elements and start removing anything destroyed by the flames. The fire restoration process will involve your whole home as we inspect to ensure smoke, soot and odors are completely removed. If the fire left a part of your home damaged beyond repair, our construction experts can tear it down and rebuild it.

SERVPRO works directly with your insurance company to ensure everything is handled as it needs to be, and we coordinate with any additional contractors you may need. We are here to address your every need with one phone call, and with ²⁴⁄₇ availability, we are always ready to get started the moment you need us.

Does your home need restoration and you don’t want to make more than one call? Contact us to get everything handled by one team.