A Closer Look: Water Damage in Chatham, MA

6/5/2020 (Permalink)

Appliances can fail at any given time, causing your home or commercial business a great deal of damage. This Chatham, MA home went through that exact problem. A toilet water supply line burst on the second floor of the home and flooded the entire main level. A technician from SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod removed the wet hardwood flooring from the kitchen in order to properly dry the subfloor and structure. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, here are some helpful tips if you find yourself in a similar situation:

• Shut off the source of the leak
• Shut off circuit breakers for water-logged areas
• Mop up excessive water to the best of your ability
• Remove lamps/electronics from tables and wipe water off of wooden furniture
• Remove and dry wet cushions
• Lift furniture legs off of wet carpets with tin foil or wood blocks
• Move items vulnerable to water to a safer place

Need water restoration? We’re here to restore your home or commercial building at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod. From Mashpee to Provincetown, we’re on call 24/7 for your water restoration emergency. Call us any time at 508-778-7378.