Types of Storm Damage

10/18/2019 (Permalink)

Here in the Concord region of California we can suffer from many types of storm damage. Some of these are wind damage, flood damage, and hail damage. Here are a few quick tips to consider should storm damage hit your home or commercial property.

Wind Damage Restoration

Your roof is particularly susceptible. Roof damage from strong winds may lift roof shingles, cause cracks, or remove part or the entire roof. Harsh winds and rain can shear away asphalt tiles. Flying debris can also cause cracks and holes in your roof and siding. Correcting roof damage may challenge homeowners and business owners after a disaster, especially because a roof leak may not be obvious.

Roof Leaks

A small roof leak can produce damp, moldy conditions inside your home or business. Your best bet is to secure roof repair immediately after the wind damage. Doing so can prevent long term interior damage. A wind damage restoration expert, like the professionals at SERVPRO of West Concord, will help assure the homeowner or business owner receives a comprehensive roof assessment and roof repair services when wind damage hits the West Concord area.

Flood Damage & Recovery

If your home or business is near water or in a low-lying area, flood water damage is a risk. Heavy rains and flooding may cause water damage many miles from the coast or from any large body of water. If the land around your home or business cannot absorb the additional water flooding may happen. Even homes and businesses at high elevations can sustain flood damage if frozen pipes break. Flood pump failures contribute to basement flooding and contaminated ground water in some California locations, too.

Impact Damage and Recovery

In a major storm practically anything can become a creator of damage to your home or business. Think about trees. Your home may survive storm damage only to have a tree on your property succumb to the wind, hair, or rain and fall onto your house. A neighbor’s outdoor lawn furniture can become wind—blowing projectiles. Extreme wind pressure turns regular outdoor items into tools of destruction. After storm damage, the professionals at SERVPRO of West Concord can do a walk around to look for signs of these types of unusual damage.

The team at SERVPRO of West Concord has specialized training and experience in fire restoration services, natural disaster prevention, water damage, and mold remediation. Our staff is highly trained in building services and property damage restoration. We study IICRC standards and best practices in cleaning and restoration. Call SERVPRO of West Concord (925) 681-9093 at anytime.