How to Deal With Water Damage in Your Miami Residence

6/28/2019 (Permalink)

Salt water damage can cause serious corrosion issues. Contact the professionals at SERVPRO today for help.

The Effects Saltwater Has On Your Miami Area Home

Around this time of year, many Miami homeowners have water damage on their minds. For those of us out here living on the coast, dealing with the way saltwater affects our property, and our belongings is a way of life. Hurricanes or severe weather systems can deliver salty, brackish water as far as a quarter mile inland in most situations. 

Dealing with salt water damage in your Miami area home makes an already dangerous situation even that more expensive, dangerous, and difficult to restore. You want someone on your side, working with your insurance company, that helps limit your losses and knows everything about working with saltwater damage in your home. Look for a company that has all of the personnel, equipment, and resources needed to get the job done right.

Technicians at SERVPRO understand how salt reacts to the insulation and metal wiring used to construct your electrical system. Salt chemically reacts to most metals, including; zinc, iron, and steel. It also reacts to concrete and a majority of the materials used to construct your home. The salt pulled ashore during a storm holds an electrical charge that allows it to penetrate a variety of materials. After salt takes hold, it takes a trained professional to address the damage correctly. Corrosion is a large problem for oceanside living.

Why fix something so common? Well, once exposed to salt, electrical components corrode, causing shorts and other problems. You want a professional to flush your home with fresh water, eliminating the salt component. SERVPRO may not provide this exact service, but it should be done if you sense a problem with any electronic devices in your home. Once out of the way, they can also address water damage, mold damage, and make the restorations needed to return your home to a quality condition. SERVPRO technicians can help with all of this and more, including concrete foundation problems, carpet, paneling, and furniture restoration. 

The fully certified restoration professionals at SERVPRO of South Miami are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. We provide lasting flood damage solutions to homeowners throughout Coral Gables, Hollywood, and Coconut Grove areas. Our entire team is proud to provide quality restoration services to everyone in our surrounding communities and always look forward to doing our part to keep everyone safe. (305) 269-8900

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