Proper Preparation is Best for Brentwood Storm Damage Recovery

Surviving a storm with your home intact is a reason to celebrate. However, that's only half the story since any flood water left inside your house and dirty or decaying materials must be removed to reinstate the conditions you are used to. Believe it or not, preparation is the key to a smooth recovery after a storm incident. Storm damage cleanup can range from straightforward to overwhelming, depending on how well you prepare before starting the process. With expert help from Lightspeed Restoration, you can be sure your structure is well-prepped for a smooth restoration. 

Safety First at the Worksite

Storm-damaged homes aren't just messy—they can be hazardous. Establishing safety protocols should, therefore, be a priority for storm damage cleanup in your Brentwood home. It's safer when you have staging areas where you can hold specific items during cleanup, ensuring better organization and convenience. Lightspeed Restoration crews create staging areas for restoration equipment, repair materials, and waste pulled from the structure.

Staging area choice is based on 

  • Safe location away from falling debris or water-logged areas

  • Accessibility for workers or transport vehicles

  • Shelter from weather elements

Other safety-related tasks that you can do include setting up emergency power and lighting to ensure you can readily use the cleaning equipment and see the soiled areas. A professional team is equipped with portable generators and wobble or string lights for this purpose. 

Where to Begin Cleanup

Being practical goes a long way when cleaning up after a storm. Starting with the standing water means more convenience since you do not have to worry about wading in to complete the other tasks. It also halts the deterioration of materials triggered by moisture exposure. Another step to prioritize is the removal of soggy materials like drywall panels and insulation. Among other things, such a procedural approach eliminates task duplication that would occur if you choose tasks randomly. When Lightspeed Restoration crews set up vacuum extractors or dry/wet vacuums, we can eliminate the pools of standing water quickly and move on to the other cleanup processes. 

Other priority steps 

  • Controlled demolition to remove carpets, baseboards, or cabinetry that traps moisture

  • Spraying broad-spectrum disinfectants to manage contaminants

  • Inspecting materials for retained or hidden moisture 

Cleaning takes different approaches depending on the type of soiling and the surface where the soils end up. You may need to shovel, extract, agitate or dislodge soils with chemical agents. Storms that drive groundwater into the house cause the worst soiling since they involve silt and mud, and the water is a cocktail of biohazards and chemicals. Lightspeed Restoration of West Nashville is well-equipped with deep extraction and steam cleaning equipment for your carpets. We also have pressure washers to leave hard surfaces like tiles and concrete crystal clean. Sanding warped wood or drying it also falls under cleaning, so we are well prepared with air movers and dehumidifiers. 

When storm cleanup feels overwhelming, Lightspeed Restoration is ready to help. Call us at (615) 800-6950 for expert solutions tailored to Brentwood's storm challenges. Our crew is fully equipped with everything from PPE and cleaning chemicals to handy work tools.

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