Water Damage Repair and Restoration

Flooding in Monroe County has been a recurring problem. Thankfully the flooding is usually nothing more than a few inches of water in the basement in comparison to floods that carry away acres of land and hundreds of homes in other places around the country. However, in recent years the International Joint Commission has decided to adjust the regulation of water flow, leading to different flood patterns and water levels along the lakefront.

In 2017, the entire lake water level was roughly 2 inches higher. This may not seem like a lot of water, but this 2 inches is the culmination of 7,320 square miles, and when the wind blows south in the Winter and Spring, the water can end up flooding the natural watershed around the lake, which stretches up to 24,720 square miles. That's not an easy area to avoid. As the International Joint Commission continues their plans for controlled water damage Monroe County and other lakefront inhabitants can expect increased flooding for the next few years to come.

SERVPRO of NW Monroe County is anticipating increases in unfortunate flooding, and likely an increase in the rate of occurrences, but we'll be ready!

Sources: 

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/news/2019/02/ijc-doing-all-it-can-to-lower-lake-ontarios-water-level-during-storm.html

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/02/27/lake-ontario-flooding-monroe-county-gets-1-5-million-fixes/377936002/

http://sciencenorth.ca/mysteriesofthegreatlakes/index.aspx?id=1269

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Locally Owned Company with National Resources

SERVPRO of West Monroe County is locally owned and operated—so we are part of this community too. We are also part of a national network of over 2140 SERVPRO Franchises and special Disaster Recovery Teams strategically located throughout the country to respond to large scale disasters.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Why Choose SERVPRO of West Monroe County?

fast response to water damage

We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Greece residents and business owners can expect us to respond immediately to your water emergency.

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highly trained water damage restoration technicians

We’re Highly Trained Water Damage Specialists

As leaders in the water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience. We use this training and experience to quickly dry your home and restore it back to pre-water-damage condition. Our process includes documentation of the drying process to validate your property is dry. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

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fast water damage cleanup

We Use Advanced Drying Equipment and Techniques

Using specialized equipment and products, our technicians extract standing water and dry your property quickly and efficiently. We then finish the job with professional-grade cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing products for your comfort and safety.

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Our Water Damage Restoration Process

Since every flood and water damage scenario is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. However, the overall water restoration process remains the same. The steps below detail our restoration process for the typical water-damaged property.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment

Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction

Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Step 5: Cleaning and Repair

Step 6: Restoration