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Is It Safe To Live In My House After A Flood?
5/11/2021 (Permalink)
If your Charlotte,NC, home has flooded, you may be wondering if it is safe for you to continue living there. Whether or not it is safe to continue living in your home depends on multiple factors, and may be best answered by a water restoration expert. To help you assess the situation follow along to learn what factors affect whether or not your home is safe to live in after a flood.
Water Category
Depending on the source of the water, the water that enters your home could make your home unsafe to inhabit. If the water is category 1 or category 2, it is likely safe for you to enter the home. If flooding is caused by category 3 or black water you should not enter the affected area until after the remediation is complete. Depending on the situation, category 3 flooding could require you to vacate your entire home during the restoration process. To learn more about how water in your home can affect bacteria growth, head to the CDC website.
The Affected Areas
If the affected areas are spare rooms, or rooms that are not necessary for you to stay in the home then it is possible you will be able to stay. If rooms like the bedroom or bathroom are affected, you may be unable to stay in your home.
The Restoration Process
Depending on the extent of the restoration process, it may just be to loud or intrusive for you to stay in your home. During the remediation process there will likely be many fans and dehumidifiers throughout your home, as well as a team of restoration technicians removing any damaged materials or furniture. This process can be loud and could disrupt your daily life, especially if you work from home.
In some situations chemicals are used to protect your home from any bacteria or mold growth, which could be hazardous to family and pets.
No matter what the answer is to these questions, it is always best to have a professional water restoration expert inspect your home and help you decide whether or not it is safe to continue living in your home. If you have had a water-related disaster be sure to call SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County at (704) 840-6112.
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