Surviving New Hampshire Seacoast Summers: Managing Water Damage from Storms

Surviving New Hampshire Seacoast Summers: Managing Water Damage from Storms

Summers along the New Hampshire Seacoast are a time of beauty and enjoyment, but they also bring high humidity and the potential for severe storms. These conditions can lead to various water damage situations, which homeowners and businesses must be prepared to address. Let’s explore some common summer storm scenarios and how PuroClean can assist in mitigating the damage and restoring your property.

Flash Flooding and High Water Tables

Flash flooding is a frequent issue during intense summer storms, especially when the water table rises too high. This can lead to significant water damage in basements. If your basement floods, it’s crucial to allow the water to drain naturally as the water table levels drop. Once this happens, seeking professional help for water extraction and drying is essential to prevent further damage and potential mold growth.

Recommendation: Wait until the water table levels drop and your basement starts draining naturally before calling professionals for extraction and drying services. PuroClean offers expert water extraction and drying services to ensure your basement is thoroughly dried and safe from mold growth.

Street Flooding in Urban Areas

In more urban environments, street flooding is a common issue when drainage systems become clogged during heavy rains. This can severely impact commercial businesses, leading to office flooding and potential downtime.

Solution: PuroClean provides emergency water extraction services to help salvage carpets and keep your business operational. We ensure everything dries out properly to prevent mold growth, allowing you to continue your business with minimal disruption. For more information or immediate assistance, visit our website at www.purocleannh.com or call us at 603-664-3727.

Roof Damage and Falling Debris

Severe storms often bring strong winds that can cause roof damage or lead to falling debris crashing into homes. This can result in heavy rainwater entering your property, causing extensive interior damage.

Action Plan: PuroClean can assist by removing damaged debris, insulation, and drywall, then setting up air movers and dehumidifiers to dry out the affected areas. Whether you need us to rebuild the space or prefer to hire a contractor, we ensure the area is thoroughly dried and prepared for restoration.

Insurance Claims Assistance

Dealing with water damage often requires filing insurance claims, which can be a daunting process. PuroClean is here to help you navigate the complexities of insurance claims, ensuring you receive the coverage needed for your restoration efforts. Here are some things you should know about flooding in the state of New Hampshire:

• Homeowners’ policies do not cover most flooding. You need a separate flood insurance policy to protect your home and belongings against flood damage.
• You may be eligible for federal disaster assistance if your home is in a federally declared disaster area. Learn more about flood and storm information for Disaster Preparedness for residents in New Hampshire.

FEMA: Flood insurance is regulated by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For more information, including preparing for flooding, submitting a claim, flood maps, and purchasing flood insurance coverage, visit floodsmart.gov.

Conclusion

New Hampshire Seacoast summers can bring about challenging water damage situations due to high humidity and storms. By understanding the potential risks and knowing how to respond, you can protect your property and ensure a swift recovery. PuroClean is your trusted partner in emergency water extraction and restoration, providing the expertise needed to keep your home or business safe and dry.

For professional fire, water, and mold restoration services, contact PuroClean at (603) 664-3727. We specialize in emergency situations in New Hampshire and Southern Maine. We are proud to be an IICRC-certified company (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification) and invest in continuous learning and development for our team so we are able to better serve you in your fire damage, water loss, sewer backflows, and mold contamination with an enhanced level of competency. The quality of the remediation services we provide makes PuroClean your ideal property damage restoration company. Give us a call today at (603) 664-3727.