Flood Damage Certifications

Maryland Flood Restoration Company

One of the most costly disasters a property owner could ever face is flood damage. Water damage due to flooding could cause electrical short circuiting, over-saturation of building materials like carpet, padding, drywall, insulation, plaster, and wood, and ruination of electronics, furniture, clothing, and other keepsakes in Maryland buildings. Standing water could cause a need for mold remediation if flood damage is not addressed within 48 hours. In order for home and business owners in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington DC to protect themselves from significant damage of property and costly repairs, a highly trained professional should be called upon to handle water damage. Flood damage certifications must be earned, providing peace of mind for property owners in need of expert service. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the most trusted governing agency in the flood damage certifications industry. The IICRC is a non-profit, independent entity who creates and governs the guidelines set for water damage restoration, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, crime scene cleanup, and upholstery cleaning. IICRC Certification goes beyond the Maryland and Washington DC area, as certified firms can be found across the United States. The IICRC S500 Guidelines for Water Damage allows property owners to understand the important details that must go into flood damage restoration in order for the job to be done safely and efficiently. The S500 Guidelines are provided to individual technicians as well as entire firms who are applying and testing for flood damage certifications. Baltimore and Washington DC residential and commercial water damage victims can be provided with a copy of the guidelines once their certified technician arrives on the job. Flood damage certifications also cover burst pipes, sewer damage, and storm damage. While all types of water catastrophes can be dangerous, perhaps the most dangerous type of water damage is raw sewage exposure. A wide variety of deadly pathogens and bacteria thrive in raw sewage. Flood damage that occurs along with raw sewage backup must be handled appropriately by an IICRC certified technician. Maryland and Washington DC flood damage certification holders can also become certified in mold remediation. Mold remediation is needed when water exposure stands for 48 hours or longer. Toxic mold can grow in any wet, damp, humid, dark area. The compounded costs for water restoration and mold remediation services can be astronomical. Hiring a firm with flood damage certifications will minimize the risk of mold growth.

SI Restoration water damage restoration  cleanup services are available in the following Maryland areas  : 

Towson          

Pikesville 

Catonsville 

Bel Air 

Baltimore City 

Baltimore County 

Dundalk 

Essex 

Laurel 

Parkton 

Westminster 

Aberdeen 

Hyattsville 

Burtonsville 

Bowie 

Chevy Chase

Elkton 

Gaithersburg 

Rockville 
Germantown 

Hampstead 

Manchester 

Mount Airy 

Sykesville 

Takoma Park 

Upper Marlboro