What Happens If A Storm Damages My Home?

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

An all too common occurrence for homeowners during a storm is the fear of damage in places where it’s expensive to fix. One of the biggest fears is the reality of a tree crashing through the roof of your home and not being able to prevent it. While storm damage can be devastating, it’s important to understand the steps you can take to fix the situation quickly, should you fall victim to its wrath.

Move Belongings

After checking that everyone is ok, it’s important to examine the house. Depending on the area, you might have expensive and delicate items near the spot of sustained damage. It’s important (if safe) to move them out of the way of any other danger and away from the area where the storm can cause more destruction.

Cover What You Can

If this storm also contains rain, it’s important to make sure that water damage doesn’t also become a huge factor. One way to do this, is to make sure you’re covering any areas that are exposed to the elements.  Water seeping in from these open areas can cause expensive and unwanted water damage inside your home.

Call Someone To Help

It’s important to understand that during these times, there will be people who are on your side and willing to help. A professional remediation company is there to help you during your time of need, getting your home back up and running as soon as possible. To make sure you’re getting the best service on your home, research your best options and select someone who can help the most.

Should you find yourself in a situation in which you’ve sustained storm damage, keep in mind that timeliness is key. Addressing the problem early on is imperative, and the team at SERVPRO of Ronkonkoma is ready to handle your home’s issues at any moment. To learn more, fill out our contact form or give us a call today at 631-585-0007