Different Ways Your Home Could Flood | SERVPRO of Federal Way

9/22/2024 (Permalink)

Just one flood can wreak havoc on your property. Reach out to SERVPRO of Federal Way for expert water and structural damage restoration!

We all need and rely on water in our homes to get our everyday tasks done and to stay hydrated, but we certainly don’t want water to wind up where it shouldn’t in our homes. Floods are a serious issue that can happen in an instant and cause significant damage in just a matter of minutes. 

The force of Mother Nature can create serious flooding problems, but manmade accidents and oversights can also cause floods that end in widespread damage. Check out two different ways that your home could flood below.

Flash Floods  

Flash floods are caused by intense rainfall in a short amount of time. They can be caused by severe thunderstorms, hurricanes or tropical storms, or they could even be caused by a broken or compromised dam or levee. 

Urban areas are more likely to suffer from flash floods and the damage is often more severe because there is less available soil around to soak up the water.

One of the biggest dangers of flash floods is that they happen quickly and can intensify with very little warning. These situations don’t often give residents much of a heads up and people could be caught unaware and unprepared.

Flash floods can also be incredibly powerful. Fast-moving water has the ability to uproot trees, wash away cars, destroy bridges and infiltrate homes. If floodwater gets into your home during a storm or flash flood situation, stay out of the water and call us for a quicker recovery.

Manmade Floods
These types of floods can be just as destructive and just as unexpected. Manmade floods come in the form of water line accidents or appliance failures. 

If a pipe bursts in your basement or your washing machine starts to leak, it can lead to standing water in your basement that will continue to get worse until the situation is addressed and your room is secured.

You should still try to avoid walking through the water even if you are fairly confident where the water came from. Gray water still has the potential to make you sick, and if you aren’t sure how long the water was left standing in your home, it could be harboring potentially dangerous bacteria. Assess the area from a dry location and get us on the phone so we can address your restoration right away.

Our crew will make sure to secure the area, stop the leak and tackle your water damage restoration as quickly as we can. The longer water sits on your floors and against your walls, the worse your damage will become. We work quickly, yet efficiently, to make sure your entire area is dried, restored and cleaned.  

A single flood could cause significant water and structural damage. Contact SERVPRO of Federal Way for help.