Are Flood Waters Dangerous?

8/20/2022 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Los Gatos / Monte Sereno right away if you need help with flood damage restoration.

Flood Damage Often Brings Contamination into your Home. SERVPRO Provides Licensed Restoration for Los Gatos Residents

Floodwaters typically contact soils, chemicals, and pathogens before reaching your home. These contaminants can be hazardous. Our roster of licensed technicians can restore your home to a safe, sanitary condition.

Cross-contamination is a common byproduct of Flood Damage for Los Gatos residents that requires professional assessment and cleaning. Typical contaminants may include human pathogens, viruses, bacteria, herbicides, or pesticides. These contaminants must be removed from the property to ensure it remains inhabitable. Specific regulations and laws govern contaminated items or wastewater. SERVPRO is a licensed flood restoration service that can expertly assess and restore your home after a flood. We have experience working in severe storms and flood recovery operations and working under hygienists and indoor environmental specialists' guidance. Together, we can return your home to a pre-accident condition.

• We can cut out contaminated drywall from a flooded property and replace it with clean drywall and, where necessary, insulation. 
• Our flood pumps can pass the solid waste to ensure that your property is drained quickly after a flood or storm event.
• Using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, our technicians can restore your home to a sanitary state.