Does Your Cecil County Home Experience Flooding Every Time it Rains?

1/27/2021 (Permalink)

Living in Cecil County often brings weather patterns involving various levels of rainfall.  If your home floods each time the rain falls, the repetitive water damage is only the beginning of your problem since this is a sign of an underlying issue.  This recent ceiling collapse in our local Elkton area was caused by significant water damage.  However, storm damage like this can be avoided if the proper precautions are taken.

What Can You Do to Resolve This Issue?

• Inspect your home for structural issues and signs of water damage including cracks and water marks.
• Make sure your windows and doors are properly installed and sealed to avoid even a light rain from entering the structure.
• Check your sewage and plumbing system for maintenance issues or signs of blockage. Clean out your system on an annual basis.
• Ensure that water is not collecting near your home, but rather flowing away using your gutter system.
• Connect a drainage system to the sump pump; this allows the storm water to easily escape your home.

Flood water can bring in dirt and other contaminants from outside, and they can be harmful.  Once the water is removed, it is important to remove all signs of water and thoroughly clean all surfaces that the flooding has affected.  Hiring a certified professional is often best for this task.

SERVPRO of Cecil County’s cleaning and restoration team is highly trained to properly handle biohazard, sewage and other storm damage events where the task is a bit overwhelming and threatens the environment of your home.  We clean and remove all signs of contamination from your Elkton property in order to ensure your safety. Our 24/7 emergency response team is prepared at a moment’s notice to assist you with your sewage, flooding or storm damage.