Water Intrusion Damage in St. Clair Shores?

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

Lake St. Clair area communities rely on us to restore water damage.

Water intrusion is a common problem for homes in St. Clair Shores. According to a report from the United States Army Core of Engineers, Lake St. Clair water levels rose one inch last December. SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores responds to water damage emergencies throughout the year, and we offer these tips from our website on things you can do after flooding while you wait for help to arrive:

What to do after a flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT to do after a flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Call Us Today!

If your St. Clair Shores home or commercial business needs water restoration services, call SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores at 586-741-5050. Our highly trained team is on call 24 hours a day to serve you.

SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores is Independently Owned and Operated.