Day 5 of Hurricane Prep Week is about getting your home ready. If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. Many retrofits are not as costly or time consuming as you may think. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand the winds. Trim your trees to prevent damage from snapped branches and board up your windows to protect them from flying debris. To learn about more ways to strengthen your home visit https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-strengthen-home

Day 3 of Hurricane Prep Week is about reviewing your insurance. Look at your policies ahead of time to see what's covered and if flood insurance is available to you since it's the leading cause of damage from tropical systems. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins on June 1. It is vital to understand your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, and wind. For more insurance tips visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan

Extraction is a critical step to removing moisture from a structure. The more excess water that restorers remove with extraction equipment, the less time they will spend to evaporate and dehumidify the remaining moisture with drying equipment. 

This kitchen in Oconomowac, Wisconsin had a water damage due to the kitchen sink overflowing. The flooring was majorly affected and it ended up needing to be replaced. The customer was very happy with the outcome of the flooring. The whole project happened seamlessly, and the customer's contents were taken out of the house to protect them. The after picture was taken only a few days after the demolition.

Finding ALL of the water after a water loss is critical for drying and safety. Even sanitary water left standing can become contaminated within days.

Check these places:

-Ceilings of rooms under the source
-Walls
-Floors
-Wet insulation
-Duct systems
-Crawl spaces
-Basements

SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex offers an immediate response time to your water damage in the Pewaukee, Sussex, Waukesha, Oconomowac, Merton, Lisbon, and Hartland area of Wisconsin.

If you have a water damage, give us a call at 262.696.6336.

SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex is the trusted leader in water damage cleanup and restoration in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. We are highly trained, available 24/7/365, and are always here to help! Give SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex a call if you are experiencing any water damage at 262.696.6336.

We take pride in our equipment knowing that these green "beasts" truly make a difference in our customers' lives. We stage and clean every piece before and after putting it into a property.