Did you know that excess water can damage the structure of your garage, including the floor, walls, and foundation? Here’s everything you need to know about a flooded garage! A flooded garage is problematic for several reasons. Firstly, the water that has accumulated in your garage could damage your belongings. Your lawn equipment, vehicles, and other things stored in your garage can get harmed if water reaches them. Secondly, water in your garage can seriously weaken your garage’s structure and ruin the floors and walls. Wood can also warp easily if it comes in contact with floodwater. Thirdly, if the floodwater in your garage isn’t properly drained and dried, it can even lead to mildew and mold growth which can further lead to negative health conditions such as asthma. In case your garage does get flooded, follow the steps outlined below to safely reclaim it. Relocate Both Wet and Dry Things If your garage is flooded, your first instinct is going to be to remove any important things from there or at least place them a little higher where water cannot reach. Try and separate wet items and box up the dry items and keep them at a safe distance. Make sure you take out all the wet items and lay them out to dry in a properly ventilated place. Avoid placing them under direct sunlight as this can fade or warp wood, fabrics, vinyl, and plastic objects.  Take Your Car Out If your car hasn’t water-logged too badly, you should take it out of the garage immediately to prevent any water damage. Low-level immersion may not lead to permanent damage. However, you should still get it checked by an experienced mechanic. Higher water level, even up to the exhaust pipe can result in severe damage. Call A Water Damage Restoration Company Regardless of what caused the flooding, you should work to immediately remove all excess water. Drain water and outside water is considered to be ‘black’ or ‘gray’ water that is polluted with several toxic chemicals. At, Service Team of Professionals (STOP) we provide expert water damage restoration services. Our technicians will arrive at your site during a water damage emergency, assess the situation, and get to work right away. We make use of powerful tools such as pro-grade extraction equipment and submersible pumps to remove as much water as possible. This will help you prevent any further damage such as structural weakening, mold growth, etc. Plan for the Future Once your garage has been cleared and dried out, you should start thinking about how to prevent such situations in the future. Some steps you can take to prevent flooding in the future include

• Use sandbags and flood barriers to prevent garage flooding
• Weather-strip your garage door
• Check for any leaks and repair them.
• Install adequate flood drainage.

Last Few Words While it may sound tempting to you to solve the problem yourself, you should speak to a water damage restoration team if you face any water damage. For instance, your property may appear to be dry while structural materials such as drywall and wood still retain enough water to create problems. To get in touch with our water damage restoration team, call us at 704-419-8587 or visit our website here!