Working Fast to Extract Floodwater from Your Brockton Property is Vital

11/4/2020 (Permalink)

Facing flood damage? Contact our experienced team for water removal and remediation efforts.

SERVPRO Offers 24/7 Response for Flood Extraction and Cleanup – Offering Brockton, MA Homeowners Peace of Mind

Situated in Southern, Massachusetts in Plymouth County, the city of Brockton is home to over 95,000 people. Just 25 miles to the south of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, Brockton happens to be the seventh-largest city within the state. Due in part to the immense success of local high school sports programs and the native home to boxers Marvin Hagler and Rocky Marciano, Brocken is often called the “City of Champions.”

Brockton is a city steeped in rich history, including a few firsts in the nation as well as the world:

Back in 1883, Brockton was the first place in the world to take on a three-wire electrical system underground after Thomas Edison activated it by flipping the switch.
In December of 1884, Brockton was the first within the United States to have an electrically-operated fire station.
In the month of November of 2010 and 2011, Brocken set world records for having the most people congregating in one place while wearing Santa Hats at one time – the count being 872 people and 1792 people, respectively.

With an ever-growing economy and thriving businesses throughout the area, there is never a shortage of things to see and experience in the Brockton, MA, area. Just a few of the can’t-miss points of interest and historical places in the region include:

Brockton Edison Electric Illuminating Company Power Station – this is a historical power plant that opened up back in 1883.
Brockton Fire Museum – since 1992, this has been an institution geared toward the preservation of the history of Brockton-area firefighting.
Fuller Craft Museum – known for a broad assortment of artistic and cultural offerings, workshops, and special events.
Shoe Museum – dedicated back in 1981, this is the only authentic shoe museum located in the United States.
South Street Historic District – this is a beautiful area dotted with various residential architectural designs and buildings ranging from 1850 to 1915.

Sudden, Strong Storm Damage May Impact Brockton, MA Properties in a Variety of Ways

Due to the history of Brockton, MA, suffering from storm damage, and several flood-prone areas, the city had received a state grant back in 2019 to help address repetitive losses from floodwaters and storms. With storms happening on an annual or nearly-annual basis, it is critical for local residents and business owners to have the prompt flood extraction and restoration they need to bring their properties back to preloss condition.

March 2010 – A large portion of Brockton, MA, and surrounding towns got hit with flooding after storms rolled in, impacting Salisbury Brook and other locations.
May 2017 – Torrential rainfall brought by sudden storms created flash flooding, leaving many residents scrambling to begin cleanup to salvage their interiors.
April 2020 – A severe weather system including tornadoes with high winds and heavy rains came through and caused immense damage for local Brockton communities. Winds were clocked between 65 and 85 mph and led to roofing, gutter, and siding damage for many of the homes in the area, including downed trees, power lines, and flooding.

There has also been notable concern that rising sea levels on a global basis may pose a threat to Brockton and the surrounding Massachusetts town. With this being a high-risk area for storms, high winds, and flooding, it is imperative to have skilled restoration crews on-hand to deal with any of the fallout of such instances. This is why SERVPRO of Metro Brockton always works in conjunction with local first responders to ensure the safety and rapid rebuilding and restoration of homes and businesses in Brockton, MA, and the surrounding towns.

Skilled Floodwater Extraction, Debris Removal, and Controlled Demolition When Brockton Residents Need it Most

A flood or massive stormfront can come on at any minute, especially during times of the year when storms are more prevalent. SERVPRO of Metro Brockton features a restoration team that can handle whatever cleanup project your property calls for. Our technicians have all received training and certification via that Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to offer our customers 24/7 emergency support for fire, smoke, flooding, water, and mold damage.

When it comes to the destruction that water and flood damage bring to your home or commercial space, you need to know that you have water restoration technicians (WRT) on your side. With the help of proven techniques for applied structural drying (ASD) and handling foul smells with the expertise of our odor control technicians (OCT), we can restore your property to pre-flood conditions.

How Does SERVPRO Handle Flood Extraction When Called to Brockton Homes Hit by a Recent Storm?

Flooding poses a variety of issues that must get addressed carefully to ensure safety throughout the extraction process. SERVPRO carefully assesses your Brockton property to identify electrical shock or slip and fall hazards, animal infestations, debris in the water, contaminants, and more. We are Faster to Any Size Disaster, meaning that we arrive on-site and ready to work within hours.

Prompt flood extraction in Brockton helps protect your interior as well as the structure of your home. Due to the nature of floodwater, our crew must address category three or blackwater accordingly. The steps that we take in such flooding situations include:

Containment: This ensures we limit the amount of contamination tracked from the flood-zone into other unaffected areas of your home.
Controlled Demolition: These measures help remove all saturated and unsalvageable building materials to get replaced using brand-new materials.
Antibacterial Treatments: Our skilled IICRC-certified technicians have access to various EPA-registered antimicrobial agents to help manage potential contaminants throughout the loss zone.

Even clean-water flooding instances cause plenty of destruction, but adding storm flooding and unknown contaminants create a unique situation. SERVPRO of Metro Brockton is the team to call whenever you need a skilled response for flood extraction within your home. Call (508) 690-4690 to have our crew dispatched to your property whenever you require a 24/7 emergency response. Our main objective is to make it “Like it never even happened.”