Recent Storm Damage Posts

Any Size Storm Can Leave Clearwater Houses with Flood Damage

1/8/2024 (Permalink)

Blue tarp covering the roof of a home . If your Clearwater home has storm damage, call SERVPRO. We're Faster to any size disaster™.

SERVPRO® Mitigates Destructive Flooding From Storms

Storms do not have to come from hurricanes to leave homes and shops in Clearwater soaked. When runoff patterns have changed or are blocked, flood damage can happen with regular rainfall.

Let SERVPRO of Clearwater mitigate the flood damage on your property. We are Faster to any size disaster™ and come prepared to start the mitigation process. There are several facets of flood damage, including water damage, odors, and microbial infestations. We partner with you to ensure we answer all your questions and concerns.

The first steps to mitigating flood damage, especially after a storm, focus on ensuring safety, rinsing and clearing debris, and spraying disinfectant agents to minimize risk. Additional measures include:

  • Extracting standing water,
  • Drying the structure and
  • Odor control measures.

Drying happens faster when there is less water, so extracting water goes a long way toward protecting your residence from flooding, mold, and water damage. We also go after water in hidden spots, including under cabinets with built-in floors and within the lowest portion of stairwells.

Just as in situations involving water damage, we use heat and intensified airflow to remove moisture from the air and contents inside the structure. Warmer air increases how fast moisture evaporates, making it possible to push it through one of our desiccant machines. 

Clean water can cause fiercely sharp odors, but flood damage can leave your home smelling so much worse. SERVPRO's odor control technicians (OCTs) use different methods to fight these odors. Eliminating the cause of an odor is not always possible, so masking techniques might be the only option until the odor naturally dissipates. We discuss which scents your family likes best and then apply them strategically. Charcoal pellets can absorb several odors, making them a safe standby for foul odors.

When you need an expert mitigation team to protect your home from flood damage, call SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach at (727) 614-0099.

Water Restoration in Clearwater- Salvaging the Living Room

1/10/2023 (Permalink)

Flooded Room Looking for a restoration company? Look no further, SERVPRO is just a call away.

Clearwater Water Damage Repair and Restoration

Natural catastrophes strike unannounced and can affect anyone. A terrible storm may cause flooding even in areas where it would not normally occur, significantly damaging your home and belongings. High levels of water accumulation in your Clearwater home can result from a surge of groundwater or a leak on your roof as the rain intensifies.

When this happens, contacting a water restoration company within Clearwater minimizes further property deterioration and increases your chances for successful restoration. SERVPRO has the knowledge and tools to help mitigate moisture damage and restore salvageable items. We advise you to be cautious around appliances, electrical equipment, and gas lines. Using them prematurely may cause explosions and electrical shocks. Also, some wet items, such as furniture, can be very heavy, and you could hurt yourself trying to move them.

Some items that easily sustain moisture damage:

  • Wallboards and drywall
  • Insulation
  • Solid wood
  • Floor coverings

Porous materials such as insulation, drywall, and wallboard act like sponges and easily absorb moisture. They become fragile in floods and might remain contaminated even after drying out. Any flood-damaged porous items ought to be removed and discarded, and they may facilitate microbial growth.

Refurbishing Furniture After a Flood

Furniture items are made using different materials, including wood, fabrics, and leather which respond differently to moisture damage. Wood furniture, for example, swells, rots and warps when exposed to moisture. Also, water causes wood to rot, causing it to fall apart.

Wood drying precautions:

  • Avoid exposing wooden furniture to direct sunlight
  • Dry wood furniture slowly to avoid warping
  • Control humidity in the surrounding air


When you call SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach, we rapidly dispatch our water restoration teams to your property to assess the damage and determine a viable option to help recover your property. Call us at (727) 614-0099. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Flood Damage in Clearwater Beach Can Impact the Attic

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

Flood Water On Feet All you need is SERVPRO for all your flood damage needs.

We Overcome Flood Damage in Attic Spaces

A compromised roof or related storm damage can direct flooding to your attic space. With this confined space already a challenge based on its size alone, cleanup can be even more considerable to manage with the additional work to replace a wealth of construction materials for the roof, underlayment, trusses, and wall systems. SERVPRO helps with:

  • Bulk Material Removal
  • Cleanup
  • Drying
  • Repairs

Roof and Underlayment Components

Flood damage in Clearwater Beach can often target the outermost portion of your home first, and in the case of a flooded attic, this would mean the roof. Battered by a storm, shingles and other outermost components of the building's roof assembly can be destroyed. This construction's vulnerability worsens after a brief period, allowing greater and greater volumes of runoff and floodwater to enter the home. Repairs for this damage could include temporary build-back and full-scale reconstruction of roofing materials.

The Ceiling and Flooring Assemblies

The combination of building materials used to construct the attic, the roof, and the structure between the attic and the living floor beneath must be considered. While flooring in the attic can slow how quickly pooling water in this upper portion of your house can reach where it intends to migrate, work is involved. Combining air movers and other drying tools can help to manage trapped water in these situations.

Insulating Materials

Insulation is essential to your attic's construction but can rapidly become overwhelmed by intruding floodwater. Some of the insulation impacted can be dried and reused if SERVPRO professionals have collected and preserved it neatly. We can roll out new sheets of insulation where necessary after the attic space gets dried.

Flood damage does not have to destroy your attic. Call our SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach team to help at (727) 614-0099. 

Need Help with Flood Damage from Storms in Clearwater – Call SERVPRO

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

Woman Catching Water in a Bucket When flooding hits your area, you need to call the technicians at SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Provides Flood Damage Repair and Restoration Services in Clearwater

Storms can cause much flood damage in Clearwater homes, and no home is exempt. Water pooling on flat roofs can leak into living areas. Shingles or siding ripped away by high winds allow rainwater to penetrate the home. Floodwaters can inundate a home in minutes, bringing debris, silt, and contamination into the house. In all cases, it is extremely important to remove water and moisture before secondary damage to the structure occurs.

SERVPRO responds within four hours of your call to provide flood damage restoration to residents of Clearwater. Our initial approach is to remove standing water and debris and provide board-up services to cover broken windows, doors, and punctured walls and roofs. We focus on reducing and controlling the amount of secondary damage caused by hours of water standing in your home. We use high-capacity pumps, water extractors, and air movers to remove the water and reduce humidity levels to normal.

Secondary damage such as wood products absorbing water and swelling includes hardwood floors, particle board used in many furniture items, and cupboards. Compressed wood products used as subfloors and carpets can delaminate (carpet fibers separating from the backing) and mold colonies begin growing in 24 hours or less. Quickly removing the water and moisture is paramount to reducing secondary stormwater damage.

Our team also retains a general contractor license allowing SERVPRO to offer controlled demolition and removal services and repair exterior surfaces such as the roof and siding. Interior repair and restoration services are also available.

Our emergency storm and flood damage services include:

  • Water damage repairs
  • Water clean up
  • Water removal services
  • Water damage remediation

Call the flood damage restoration specialists from SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach and nearby areas for assistance. We can help 24/7. Call (727) 614-0099.

SERVPRO Can Help Clean Up Flood Damage from Storms in Clearwater

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

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Need Help with Flood Damage Restoration and Repair in Clearwater – Call SERVPRO

Once floodwaters have inundated their home in Clearwater, residents never want to go through the experience again. After dealing with the damage caused by the floodwaters, the contamination, and the disruption to their lives, many consider how to reduce or restrict future flooding events and reduce the total amount of damage.

SERVPRO provides flood damage restoration and repairs to Clearwater residents and business owners. We remove standing water using high-capacity pumps and begin drying their home and contents immediately. Fast action mitigates the amount of damage by reducing secondary damage to many porous materials such as particleboard, hardwood flooring, and drywall. Contents and structures are cleaned, dried, and sanitized. All cleaned items are stored in a staging area until they can be returned to the premises.

Clients should avoid hesitating to call us. We have our teams ready to go whenever a major storm event is predicted. Our fast response can reduce the total damage significantly. For example, mold colonies begin to form in as little as 24 hours. Mold can cause health effects, and in most cases, state regulatory guidelines must be followed to remove any mold in your home safely.

Reducing the damage from future storms is another key advantage of using the SERVPRO team. We can return your home to its original condition, “Like it never even happened.” However, the next storm can sometimes cause similar damage to occur. We can provide comprehensive mitigation encapsulation recommendations to help reduce future flooding damage to your property.

SERVPRO provides the following services to our clients:

  • Water Clean Up
  • Flood Damage Restoration
  • Flood Damage Repair and Mitigation

Call the flood damage restoration experts at SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach and nearby areas for fire restoration assistance. We can help 24/7. Call (727) 614-0099.

SERVPRO Limits the Effects of Flood Damage in Clearwater Beach

2/23/2022 (Permalink)

heavy rain; palm treas swaying in high wind Storms are a 365 day event in our area. SERVPRO is your one-stop-shop for storm damage remediation.

How Does SERVPRO Prevent the Long-Term Effects of Flood Damage in Clearwater Beach Homes? 

Dealing with flood damage to your Clearwater Beach home can be an intimidating prospect. However, the aftermath of the injury can be controlled if you act fast and hire professionals like SERVPRO.

SERVPRO techs understand that the best way to prevent the lasting effects of flood damage to your Clearwater Beach home is by getting rid of the water as quickly as possible. Consequently, the focus of the restoration efforts in the initial stages is to eliminate any standing and free water from your property. We use powerful extractors to pump out the bulk of the water from the property. However, deep extraction tools are often needed to remove the water soaked into the carpet and flooring. 

The Role of Deep Extraction Tools in Flood Restoration of Clearwater Beach Homes

SERVPRO techs use deep extraction tools to remove water-soaked into carpets after a flooding incident at your Clearwater Beach property. These extraction tools can be either self-propelled or stationary.

  • Self-propelled extraction tools: These tools are powered by an independent motor that moves the unit over the carpet at a constant rate. The equipment compresses the carpeting and padding and squeezes the water out. Some extraction tools that SERVPRO techs use also allow the restorer to 'ride' on the unit to provide additional weight.
  • Stationary tools: These extract water from carpet and pad using only the weight of the water damage restoration professional standing upon the device. A vacuum system is attached to the device, pulling water through a series of tiny holes in the unit's base.

Call SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach at (727) 614-0099; our technicians are available 24/7 to answer your questions.  

Learn How to Address Storm Flood Damage in Clearwater Beach Homes

1/12/2022 (Permalink)

Flood water in home If flood waters wreak havoc on your property, call the experienced professionals right away.

SERVPRO is Qualified to Handle the Storm Flood Damage in Clearwater Beach Properties 

When your house sustains storm flood damage, it is critical to contact an experienced restoration company like SERVPRO as soon as possible. If neglected for an extended period, the floodwater can cause structural damage and weaken the foundation of your home. Attempting to rehabilitate the afflicted area without the necessary knowledge and tools can result in significant damage.

We have the experience and equipment to handle storm flood damage in Clearwater Beach homes. We can restore your property to its preloss state quickly and effectively. SERVPRO’s flood damage restoration service involves:

  • Rubbish removal
  • Floodwater removal
  • Drying the structure
  • Deodorization

Rubbish Removal

Our team can remove contaminated porous materials and bag them carefully in 6-mil polyethylene bags. We can move solid debris like bags of carpet, carpet pad, and drywall to a decontamination chamber. Within the chamber, we bag them again to cover any contamination of the surface of the original bag. After double bagging, we move the debris into an unaffected area and place it close to the dumpster or work vehicle.

Water Extraction

Our SERVPRO team of restorers can remove floodwater in your home using electric submersible pumps. The equipment eliminates the suction lift limitations and offers quiet, continuous operation. Electric submersible pumps have a wide range of capacities. Small portable units can move from 100 to 18,000 gallons of water per hour through a ¾″ to 4″ hose.

Drying the Structure 

Our restorers can use air movers to increase the evaporation rate. We can also use portable desiccant dehumidifiers to create negative air pressure in the damaged area.

Deodorization

Deodorization deals with imagined and real odors. Odors are the smells that real substances interacting with the nose causes. Psychological or imaginary odors are what people think they smell. Our SERVPRO technicians can use ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers to dispense solvent-based and water-based deodorizers to your home. ULV foggers generate tiny deodorants or particles that penetrate most areas where odor particles hide.

Contact SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach at (727) 614-0099 to get your home to its preloss condition. Our goal is to make the storm flood damage appear “Like it never even happened.”

What Areas of Clearwater Properties Are Most Susceptible to Flood Damage?

11/19/2021 (Permalink)

Water damaged ceiling Flooding can quickly cause water damage. Contact SERVPRO for water removal and remediation services.

SERVPRO Techs Have Training and Experience Handling All Types of Storm Damage in Clearwater

This area of Florida frequently bears the brunt of heavy rains, tropical storms, and hurricanes. All of these weather events can bring storm damage to various areas of the property. 

There are numerous ways that flood damage can occur in a Clearwater property. SERVPRO technicians have certification and the professional equipment to deal with the restoration service from a crawlspace to the roof. The technicians inspect properties upon arrival to determine problem areas and regions of the home that need attention first. Frequently performed actions during water damage mitigation include: 

  • Tarping of roofs and broken windows to stop any further water from entering the property
  • Tracking floodwater within a home to ensure it all gets extracted and dried
  • Removal of home contents as necessary from high moisture areas during the mitigation 

High winds can damage roofs and allow water to enter. This unfortunate situation often continues unnoticed until the homeowner realizes their ceiling is dripping. Then the effects of the incoming water get found. SERVPRO technicians have specialized vacuums to collect fiberglass insulation for cleaning and sanitizing in our facility for reuse. If mold growth is found during the inspection, the insulation requires disposal. 

While basements are a rarity in Florida, crawlspaces are more common. Once the water begins entering regularly, homeowners should consider getting encapsulation after drying and cleaning the area. This will keep the potential for water and mold damage to a minimum. 

SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach at (727) 614-0099 cleans and restores Clearwater properties that have experienced flood damage. The technicians will arrive quickly and clean up the damage, so it is "Like it never even happened."

How Impactful Is Timely Flood Damage Intervention for Clearwater Properties?

9/29/2021 (Permalink)

a flooded living room with furniture floating everywhere Has your home faced recent flooding? Team SERVPRO can help with water removal and flood damage remediation services. We are standing by 24/7 for you.

Preventing Secondary Damage Is Possible When SERVPRO Manages Flood Restoration at Your Property

Things are usually in disarray in the aftermath of a flooding incident. It is easy to miss or overlook some important actions in your haste to salvage personal items. An effective response should be timely and take a holistic approach rather than focusing on individual items within your Clearwater home.

Flood damage in your Clearwater home continues to worsen even after the storm subsides. Issues can arise from moisture exposure, high humidity, contaminants, and even structural weakness. Luckily, it is possible to manage such issues, reducing the overall damage by a significant margin. SERVPRO crew chiefs can help evaluate your property to determine actions with the biggest impact, thus prioritizing them before embarking on other restoration processes.

Floor restoration normally involves processes like:

  • Water damage repairs
  • Water removal services
  • Sewage cleanup

Our SERVPRO teams prioritize steps that help protect the entire structure and vulnerable contents. Installing roof tarps and boarding up doors and windows are examples of such processes. If the roof caved in during the storm, we could protect contents by covering them with plastic sheets, thus ensuring no further moisture exposure.

A thorough cleanup is also essential after flooding. The process helps remove physical soils such as mud, silt, or even backed-up sewage. It is also essential in removing harmful chemicals or biohazards deposited in the property by floodwater. Our SERVPRO IICRC-certified technicians utilize various methods, including using chemical agents, physical agitation with rotating brushes, or even pressure washing.

SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach works to ensure the flood damage response produces the expected results. Call us at (727) 614-0099. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Rapid Extraction of Water from Clearwater Beach Flood Damage

6/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO technicians restoring flood damaged room; flood cuts on wall; damaged flooring removed No amount of flood damage is too much for SERVPRO. We are availble 24/7 to restore your home.

Time is critical when handling flood damage in Clearwater Beach

After a flood, your home may have far too much standing water for you to handle. SERVPRO technicians are trained and experienced in handling large volumes of water in residential buildings.

One of your primary concerns after flood damage in Clearwater Beach should be removing as much water as possible in as little time as possible. For most homeowners, this can be an impossible task without help. Extracting pools of water from a house requires specialized and powerful equipment that is rarely seen outside of specialist companies like SERVPRO. Water extraction pumps may be used in:

  • Water Removal Services
  • Leaking Roof from Storms
  • Sewage Cleanup
  • Isolated areas such as garages

Most of the time, our portable water extractors can handle the situation in a matter of hours. These small but powerful tools contain built-in motorized pumps and 5-12 gallon storage tanks and can be fitted with custom hose endings. These features make them ideal for situations where a thin layer of water covers carpets and other flooring materials. After extracting as much water as possible through the pumps, we set up air movers, which create powerful air currents to pick up any remaining water droplets.

SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach stays ready 24/7 to respond to local flood damage emergencies. Call us at (727) 614-0099.

Should You Stay or Leave Your Florida Home During a Hurricane?

5/17/2021 (Permalink)

palm trees blowing in a storm with rain droplets Plan for the upcoming season with SERVPRO’s Hurricane Preparedness Guide.

SERVPRO Wants Clearwater Area Residents Keeping Safe - Evacuate When Necessary!

Once a storm is here and disaster strikes, you may not be at home with your family. Because of this, you need to prepare your home and have an emergency plan to ensure everybody is as safe as possible. But, how can you tell when it is time to evacuate? SERVPRO wants to ensure all Clearwater residents are prepared and have their emergency contacts handy in a hurricane event.

Storms in Clearwater can be unpredictable, and hurricane categories will often dictate whether you can stay in your home or if evacuation is best. For example:

  • If you live in a mobile home park, you are considered high risk in Zone/Level A, which means you should evacuate.
  • Outside of a mobile home park, you could be in an evacuation zone.
  • You always have to evacuate your home once the zone you live in gets ordered. 

Click here to view our complete '2021 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

If you shelter in place and your home took on damage, there are dangers and hazards to consider. SERVPRO can send a qualified team out to assess the scene and begin a clean-up plan tailored to your unique situation. Call SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach 24/7 for emergency response at (727) 614-0099.

How Can Homeowners Handle Storm Flood Damage in Clearwater?

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

"Call Now" - SERVPRO Don't wait, call SERVPRO right away for expert storm damage remediation services.

They Can Call SERVPRO to Perform Storm Flood Damage Restoration in their Clearwater Homes.

A flood is defined as the covering of land that has normally dry by water that has escaped or been released from the typical confines of any river, lake, natural watercourse, or creek, whether modified or altered or any canal reservoir or dam. On the other hand, storm damage refers to flooding caused by rainwater, tornadoes, hail, cyclones, and other similar elements. 

To deal with storm flood damage in Clearwater, it is essential to contact a certified restoration firm like SERVPRO to complete the work. You also need to lodge your claim with your insurance company to send an assessor to your residence. Assessors usually report on their findings that insurers use to decide whether to reject or accept the claim. 

If an assessor cannot assess the damage, they can hire a hydrologist. The report of a hydrologist usually contains information like:

  • The path the water took from where it broke its banks to your home.
  • Where along the lake, creek, dam, or river, the water broke.
  • The amount of rainfall before the banks broke.

SERVPRO offers 5-star storm flood damage restoration and drying services using advanced water extraction equipment. Apart from drying water from flooring and walls, we can check in crawl spaces, walls, and other hard-to-reach areas. Drying such areas requires ventilation. Wicking water slightly on walls close to baseboards is common even if water is not trapped in them. If there is water in the walls, we can remove the baseboards. Baseboards are normally made of wood in homes. To prevent damage when removing the baseboard, our SERVPRO technicians can use claw devices such as hammers, nail pullers, and thin boards to protect the wall. 

Nobody likes having a storm flood-damaged home. To get your home back to normal, call SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach at (727) 614-0099. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

What is the Best Way to Handle Storm Flood Damage?

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

storm damaged home Flood damage restoration is no DIY project. SERVPRO technicians are IICRC certified for any size job necessary.

SERVPRO utilizes a range of methods to restore your Clearwater home after you experience flood damage from a recent storm.

When Clearwater residents have significant rainfall that may lead to flooding, it is essential to react accordingly. Secondary damage becomes costly, especially if it develops into mold and mildew growth. At SERVPRO, our crew works fast to restore your home to pre-flood condition "Like it never even happened."

Regardless of the storm's severity, flood damage in Clearwater can become hazardous if moisture enters the home from the ground. Once our technicians arrive within four hours at your property, we inspect the situation to determine all water entry points. Water from a window generally gets considered Category 2, while most water infiltrating from the ground usually gets deemed Category 3. This water includes a broad spectrum of contaminants and potentially harmful microorganisms.

Some of the steps we take to mitigate and restore include:

  • Removal of all affected contents and building materials. Porous items such as carpeting and upholstery may have deep saturation, which often calls for complete removal and replacement. General Contractor License #: CBC-1250662
  • Sanitization of all structural wooden components. Our crew can sanitize the wooden studs and subfloors, using agents to kill off viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria.
  • Drying of affected contents to further move through the restoration process. After antimicrobials get applied to the surface, we work on drying structural elements with dehumidifiers and air movers. 

Flood damage after a storm is no match for the crew at SERVPRO of Clearwater South/Clearwater Beach. Call us at (727) 614-0099, and we can dispatch our Green Fleet as soon as possible.