Assessing and Addressing Storm Damage to Your Property

10/11/2023 (Permalink)

Storm damage can be brutal to deal with. The chaos and confusion of debris, lost or damaged items, and flooding can be overwhelming. One of the first steps you should take after a severe storm is calling SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville. Our team has dealt with many storms before, and we can assess the damage and begin working to return your home to its original condition. 

Where Do I Start When Addressing Storm Damage? 

• Before you leave your home, check the local weather to make sure that your area is safe. Even if the storm has passed, avoid going out to survey damage at night. You won’t be able to see hazards that may be in your way! 
• Beware of loose tree branches, broken glass, loose nails, and other forms of debris. Also, avoid standing water, especially if they are near downed power lines. Always assume that downed power lines are energized. Keep children and pets inside or away from hazards. 
• If you discover damage to your home or business, call your insurance company. You will likely need to document the damage before anything has been moved so that you can be compensated. 

How SERVPRO Can Help With Storm Damage Restoration

• Assessment: While you may have conducted your own review of your property, there may be hidden damage that our experts will be able to spot. Structural damage or water leaks may understandably go unnoticed by you in the chaos after a storm, but our professionals will be able to conduct a thorough assessment of your property to make sure that every bit of damage is addressed. 
• Preventing Secondary Damage: In case of broken windows or holes in your roof, our experts will board up windows and put up tarps to make sure that your home or business is safe from the elements throughout restoration. 
• Cleaning: Our team will work diligently to clean your property of hazards and flooding. In case of standing water, we will use high-powered vacuums to pump water out and then dry the area using the optimum amount of air movers for the properties moisture levels. 
• Repair & Restoration: Our team works on a “restore vs. replace” approach. This means that whatever we can repair or restore, we will. Bringing in new materials is expensive and overlooks the sentimental value of your belongings and property. Our SERVPRO team is community-focused and knows how much your home or business means to you. That is why we work so hard to bring your property back to its pre-storm condition, no matter how severe the damage was. 

When you experience storm damage, you want experts on your side that are detail-oriented and experienced. You want to work with SERVPRO. Do not hesitate to reach out to our SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville team at (615) 242-9391 for storm damage restoration services! 

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