Flood Damage Cleanup and Drywall Mitigation

4/14/2025 (Permalink)

Dealing with water damage in your home can be quite overwhelming. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.

Expert Flood Mitigation Services for Wilmington Properties

When floodwater enters a home, the impact on flooring and drywall can be significant. Prompt and professional flood cleanup is essential, and having it performed by knowledgeable, certified technicians is a must for safely mitigating damage created by silt, contaminants, and water alike. Proper mitigation includes removing affected materials, cleaning the space, and preparing for rebuilds. To that end, SERVPRO® brings expertise and the tools to do it right.

Flood damage inside Wilmington homes can lead to structural issues if not addressed quickly. Water saturates materials like drywall and carpet padding. Our trained crews know that time is of the essence when it comes to saving properties and keeping residents safe, so our services are available 24 hours a day to eliminate excess water, clean up debris, and prepare homeowners for renovations needed to restore their homes to a pre-damage condition.

Property Problems Caused by Flooding

Flooding can weaken structural components and ruin building materials. If moisture remains trapped, it can worsen over time. The most common issues resulting from this can include:

• Drywall swelling, disintegration, or collapse from saturation
• Baseboards and trim pulling away from walls
• Delamination of carpet and pad from subfloor separation
• Buckling of hardwood floors from trapped water
• Insulation in walls losing its R-value and needing removal

When drywall soaks up water, flood cuts—strategic removal of lower wall sections—are often necessary to prevent damage from spreading. Technicians make precise cuts, typically 12 to 24 inches above the water line, depending on moisture readings.

Professional Flood Mitigation Services Provided by SERVPRO

Controlled demolition, drying, and cleaning are done with precision and care. Flood cleanup often entails tasks like the following:

• Removing damaged drywall and flooring using flood cuts and floor scrapers
• Deploying LGR (low-grain refrigerant) dehumidifiers and high-velocity air movers after water extraction to dry structural materials
• Sanitizing affected areas using EPA-registered disinfectants
• Documenting all damage for claims with detailed inventory and photo logs
• Performing offsite restoration of home contents, including documents and electronics, in approved SERVPRO warehouse spaces

SERVPRO teams also perform pack-outs, which move and track contents offsite for cleaning and storage. We also coordinate with insurance adjusters to help streamline claims. Once cleanup and drying are complete, SERVPRO offers a suite of licensed build-back services, including replacing drywall, painting, and repairing flooring.

Call SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington for reliable flood damage cleanup at (302) 762-8080. We'll get your property clean, dry, and ready for repairs. We are ready 24/7 to respond and restore with Faster to any size disaster™ service.