PuroClean technician working on water remediation after hurricane water loss

2021 Hurricane Ida’s Devastation Causes Severe Damage and Hurricane Water Loss

Water Restoration

Hurricane Ida inflicted severe damage when it visited Montgomery County in late August into early September. Ida has come and gone, but the devastation left in her wake is still being felt by homeowners. From downed trees and power lines to extensive hurricane water loss, many people are struggling to get their lives back to normal. With over $12 million dollars in FEMA funds doled out to just Montgomery County residents, the recovery operations are well on their way, and PuroClean has been there to help through it all.

PuroClean of Lansdale Assists Neighbors with Hurricane Recovery

When the winds died out and the clouds finally cleared, it was time for our community to assess the damage and begin restoration and recovery work. At PuroClean of Lansdale, our crews have been busy assisting residents with hurricane water loss and other damage. One of the clients we helped was a family of four in Schwenksville, PA.

Our crew arrived to find significant hurricane water loss caused by Ida’s storm surge, affecting the entire finished basement. It was all-hands-on-deck for this job. First, we had to mitigate the water and complete the demolition; we removed the vinyl flooring, the bottom sections of drywall, baseboards, and the doors.

The next step was to treat the basement in order to prevent microbial growth. This step was one of the most important in order to prevent bacteria or mold from growing. Dark, moist areas are breeding grounds for mold. A hurricane water loss situation is bad enough without having to worry about mold taking over, too! We set up our drying equipment to get the structure returned to its targeted moisture levels.

Finally, we had to get it all put back together. Our team had to rebuild everything we originally demoed. We started by laying out new vinyl flooring. We then had to install new drywall, baseboards, and doors. The drywall and doors needed some additional prep completed so they were ready to be painted. The entire team did an incredible job from start to finish, stepping up and getting this massive job completed entirely in-house.

From Hurricane Water Loss to Fire Damage – PuroClean’s Help is Only a Phone Call Away!

At PuroClean of Lansdale, our amazing technicians are trained to handle your water damage needs with compassion and empathy. We understand that water damage is unpredictable, so you can reach our team 24/7. We will walk you through the steps and ensure that you and your property are well taken care of during the entire process. Give us a call at (267) 834-5900.

Last edited on 3rd of February 2022