Dealing with Water Damage and Flooding

by | Jan 4, 2014 | Construction and Maintenance

Washington, in the North West is among some of the wettest states in the country, with precipitation over one hundred inches per year in many cities. The Aberdeen Reservoir in Washington State receives an average of one hundred and thirty inches of rain per annum, closely followed by Laurel Mountain in Oregon with one hundred and twenty-two inches. Because of this amount of precipitation Washington State homes can be prone to localized flooding in many areas, especially around the Forks area.

People often suffer with flood damage in particularly wet winters or autumns, when rainfall is especially high. When Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern coast of the United States in 2012, the New Jersey area saw flooding that was unsurpassed by many previous storms. Even though Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm the damage caused by its arrival ran into millions of dollars. Washington doesn’t see super storms in the likes of Sandy or others, but they do still have plenty of rainfall and snow, when the cloud base is low enough. Much of this is due to the presence of Mount St. Helen’s, Mount Olympia and Mount Rainier, as well as other nearby high ground.

The Professional Touch

When a home is flooded it causes immeasurable damage that can sometimes spell the end of the home, unless it can be dealt with quickly. Water damage is like a terminal illness to a wooden framed home and if it is not addressed with speed it can pose threats to the stability of the structure. Water damage in Lyden, WA is a common occurrence, and therefore there are companies who assist homeowners in dealing with flood damage as quickly and as effectively as possible to minimize long term effects.

Flood damage experts can use equipment that helps to draw water from the structure of your home, dry it out and repair any areas that need it. Whether your home was under three feet of water or you had a burst pipe in the attic that flooded down through the house, your repairs will generally be covered by your insurance company, if you have coverage. Many people don’t think they will need insurance and they neglect to buy it, but it is always worth getting a quote for the areas of the country where flooding is common.

Northwest Professional Services professionals provide professional services to meet your water damage needs in Lyden, WA.

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