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Important Things to Know if Your Longview Home Has Flooded

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

Indoor water damage and flood cutting Much like the name suggests, flood cutting is the process of removing around 2-3 feet of drywall and insulation that have been damaged.

If you have experienced a flood in your Longview home, then you know just how quickly they can cause damage and how widespread that damage can be. If you are fortunate enough to have never experienced a flood in your home, then there might be a few things you are unfamiliar with.

One of the most common repair processes is flood cutting, which is used after there has been sitting water in your home. Much like the name suggests, flood cutting is the process of removing around 2-3 feet of drywall and insulation that have been affected by water damage. After the removal is done, professionals can then replace the drywall and insulation.

The flooding in your home may not always require a flood cut but oftentimes they can be an integral part of the mitigation and rebuilding process. They will help eliminate the spread of mold and bacteria but removing the affected drywall pieces, which can be exceedingly difficult if not impossible to completely clean.

So, if you have had a flood in your Longview home, do not hesitate to contact the pros here at SERVPRO of Longview.

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