Why You Want A Flood Cut

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

Do I really need a flood cut?

When floodwater enters your home or place of business in Charlotte, NC, you hope that there will be minimal damage. But what you might not realize is that even one inch of water can cause severe damage. In reality, flood water needs to be dealt with by a professional mediation company to remove any potentially hazardous materials. Flood water is often Category 3 water, which means the water could contain dangerous bacteria. A flood cut is often part of necessary remediation to remove any dangerous bacteria and to prevent mold growth. While it might feel like your home or business is being taken apart, it is one of the first steps to getting it to look like new. 

Why is Flood Water Harmful?

When floodwater comes in from streams, rivers, and rain it is full of microbes and bacteria. Becuase of those microbes and bacteria floodwater falls under category 3 water, also known as black water. This is the most serious type of water as it often highly contaminated and potentially toxic. Touching black water can be dangerous so you should never attempt to clean this type of water yourself and should leave the job to the professionals. 

What does a Flood Cut do?

Those microbes and bacteria find porous surfaces to thrive and cultivate. Surfaces like carpet and drywall tend to take much longer to dry and are welcome spots for growth. By choosing a flood cut the areas of drywall that were touched by the water are removed which keeps the bacteria and microbes from growing in the drywall and causing mold and moisture problems down the road. 

Why Choose A Flood Cut?

An expert will inspect the entire area to evaluate flood zones and investigate the extent of the water damage. After inspecting, they will recommend removing anything that cannot be dried and sanitized. With the possible dangers of flood water, it is not enough to just remove where the water touched, it is also necessary to completely sanitize and remove any bacteria. Sanitizing drywall isn’t effective, which is why we flood cut. The flood cut removes 12 inches above the flood line, making sure to remove any possible microbes and bacteria. 

How is the Place Sanitized?

Will all contaminated pieces or drywall gone, dehumidifiers are brought in to remove moisture from the air and prevent mold growth in the area. As the contents of your home are drying our team will also thoroughly sanitize the contents of your home that were touched by the water. Once the area has been dried and treated the drywall can be repaired and painted returning your space to normal. 

When a professional recommends a flood cut, it is not meant to scare you or drive-up the bill, it is meant to protect your space by decreasing pollutants and improving structural quality.

If floodwater has entered your Pineville, NC, home or business, call SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County to get your Matthews, NC, property back to normal.

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