Dealing with the Aftermath of Flood Damage in Palm Coast

2/8/2017 (Permalink)

If your property has been damaged by a storm that hit the Palm Coast, then it's time to call SERVPRO.

Quick Response Helps to Remediate Storm Damage Issues

It may not be the regular storm season right now, but the odd one still happens this time of year here on Florida's First Coast. Because of it, flooding is a year-round concern. 

Palm Coast flood damage is not a weekly news story, but the loss of building materials make it a personal one for many residents. SERVPRO has the personnel and equipment to help you put your life and home back together when the worst happens. Regarding effort and cost, one of the largest parts of the restoration process is the drying and replacement of sheetrock or drywall.

The simplest and quicker method of dealing with drywall is to tear it out, dispose the panels in the nearest dumpster and replace them. The cost to replace it, however, can be rather expensive. If you have a budget and are not under a time constraint, then drying the affected panels may be an option.

If they have not been soaked for too long or were in a small amount of water, our technicians may be able to dry them in place using air movers, dehumidifiers, and heaters. They may need to drill several small holes near the bottom of each panel to increase airflow and speed up the drying process. If the panels got soaked for too long, technicians would remove them to a drier location.

Single layer panels take as long as five to seven days to dry completely. Double layer panels (used for sound-proofing) can take from ten to fourteen days. This amount of time is almost as costly as buying and installing new panels, so our team members work closely with you to determine the most cost-effective method for your situation.

The concern in trying to restore drywall is how fragile it can be after getting wet. Even just a puddle of water can make a panel so easily damaged that it falls apart as workers remove it from the wood frame. If enough of them crumble, many insurance companies want to cut the labor costs and just replace the affected panels.

Returning your home to its pre-flood state is time-consuming and expensive. Despite that, removing and replacing drywall is not a process to try on your own. SERVPRO of Flagler County is here to make certain it happens as quickly as possible and as cheaply as we can. Our response team is trained to help you deal with your insurance company. Call us at (386) 447-2202 today to get started with a free estimate.