Residential Water Damage

7/21/2016 (Permalink)

Microbursts of Rain Can Create Water Damage for Your Home or Business

SERVPRO Can Remediate Damage Caused By Bad Weather 

Despite much of the nation suffering from record high temperatures and an extended period of little to no rain, Alabama weather is rolling along with storm warnings out now for much of the state. Chisolm, Highland Gardens, and Montgomery are right there in the middle of it. In the summer months, microbursts are particularly damaging. At SERVPRO of Montgomery, we have seen the effects of water from a typical rain shower (several hours) fall in less than 30 minutes in a microburst. It rapidly overcomes sandbags and other protective measures with flash flooding damaging commercial and residential structures before anyone is aware water has gotten in.

To make the situation even worse are the extremely high winds that accompany microbursts. These sudden downdrafts are often more destructive than a tornado over a small location. Neighborhoods and commercial areas hit by one sees roofs ripped away in seconds and smaller structures sometimes completely pulled off of their foundations. When that happens, the wind-driven rain completely soaks the interior of a home and business; damaging the structure and usually destroying furniture and anything else that might be inside.

When a microburst arrives, there is nothing you can do to stop it. Any actions taken to reduce water damage must be preventive and occur well in advance of the storm. Fortunately, SERVPRO of Montgomery has the team, training, and equipment to take care of any need before or after the storm.

We offer free inspections to determine the best prevention plan for your home or business. Our 24-hour emergency response team can quickly determine the extent of any storm damage and provide a thorough list of what tasks need to be accomplished in order to return to your home or reopen your doors for business.

If you want to take advantage of our free inspections for homes and businesses, contact SERVPRO of Montgomery at 334-273-0992 today to schedule an appointment.