Storm Damage Photo Gallery

An Albany basement being cleaned with soap after a flood.

Flood Damage Must be Thoroughly Cleaned

If a storm floods your basement, chances are the water is Category 3 water or "Black Water." This type of water contains unsanitary agents and harmful bacteria. So it's important to clean your floors and walls thoroughly before the drying process begins. 

An Albany basement being cleared out by our SERVPRO professionals after a storm.

SERVPRO Specializes in Content Restoration

If a storm floods your Albany home, it's likely that many of your belongings may be damaged or even ruined. SERVPRO of South Albany County offers move out, temporary warehouse space and restoration for your electronics, documents, photographs, carpets, clothing and more!

An Albany basement flooded with contaminated water after a storm.

Contaminated Flood Water After a Storm

If you have water damage after a storm, whether it is from contaminated water or not, it is important to have it removed right away. Even water from a clean source can contribute to secondary damage like rotting building materials and mold growth. SERVPRO of South Albany County has the necessary equipment and experience to return your building to its previous condition quickly and safely. We can also sanitize and salvage many of your affected belongings.

A flooded basement in Albany, NY with one of our SERVPRO techs working.

SERVPRO Can Help Clean, Disinfect, or Remove Materials as Part of Flood Damage Restoration

When a storm floods your property, one of the problems you have to worry about is contamination. Failure to decontaminate the affected areas can pose significant risks. It is important to note that you can clean up your Albany property, but leave traces of contaminants.

Storm Damage Through the Attic

A storm lifted some shingles on a roof, and the resulting storm damage to this house is apparent. The removal of hanging drywall panels and securing the structure is the first step in the storm damage restoration process.

Bathroom Pipes Burst

Frigid temps caused the pipe leading into the toilet in the downstairs bath to burst flooding the entire first floor. The homeowner was at work at the time of the incident and returned to a flooded home.  He immediately called SERVPRO of South Albany County and we were on the scene within 15 minutes!

Pipes Burst

Freezing temperatures caused a hot water heater pipe to burst and the customer needed extensive drying. As shown SERVPRO ofSouth Albany Countyused highly specialized drying system. We are the premier water damage specialists who get started promptly to get your homedry, valuables safe and back to pre -water-damage condition.

Storm Damage in Latham

This water damage occurred in Albany, NY and caused water to cover this entire carpeted basement from recent heavy rains.  SERVPRO of South Albany County arrived to the water damage and immediately began water extraction. If your home or business has suffered a water loss call SERVPRO of South Albany County to make it, "Like it never even happened."

Wet Basement from Storm

The torrential downpours we experienced a few weeks ago caused several basements in our area to become wet. Even in situations of storms, SERVPRO responds fast, because we know that there is no such thing as a small disaster. We'll be there to make it, "Like it never even happened."

Storm Damage in Albany

With the recent storms, heavy rain has caused severe damage in this local home. The roof was unfortunately not tarped properly, and the wind blew it off. Insulation fell into the home along with inches of rain. This caused mold to grow as well. SERVPRO of South Albany County was on site within one hour of the call to put the customer's home back in order. 

Ceiling Collapsed from Storm

This picture was taken shortly after SERVPRO of South Albany County arrived and cleaned up the ceiling that had collapsed onto the floor of a garage after some heavy spring rains. Our guys removed the damaged drywall and wet insulation and placed drying equipment to dry the rest of the walls. Once dry, new drywall will be installed.