Damage Inspections Florida

Damage Inspections Houston

Dama e inspections Houston are provided by EMA engineers, who provide ﬂood damage inspections, building ,damage inspections after storms, hailstorms hurricanes and excessive settlement of blasting in New Orleans, Fayetteville, Baton Rouge, Houston, Dallas, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, New Orleans & Baton RougeHazards in and around ﬂood damaged inspections of buildings include the risks of:

growth oflarge mold colonies;
septic system collapse by damage inspections Houston;
trip-and-fall injuries;
structural collapse;
ﬁre and explosions;
toxic sludge and materials containing waterborne bacteria; and
electrical shock hazards.

Houston Building Damage Inspections

Inspect the ﬂood damaged building exterior for damages by downed power lines and gas leaks. Gas leaks will smell like rotten eggs. If you suspect a gas leak, contact the utility company immediately by damage inspections New Orleans, Bahamas & Houston
While entering the building; see if the door sticks at the top. If it does, this could mean that the ceiling is ready to collapse.After you open the door; stand outside the doorway;clear of any falling debris.
Wear sturdy, treaded boots.According to the American Red Cross; the most common injury following a disaster is cut feet. Broken bottles; nails; glass, and other dangerous debris may litter the ﬂoor, and stairs may be very slippery and can pose risk to damage inspections houston..
Once you are inside the home; check for gas leaks again. lfyou smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise; open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve; ifyou can; and call the gas company from a neighbor’s home. If you turn offthe gas for any reason; a professional must turn it back on. Never use an open ﬂame inside ofa ﬂood-damaged house unless you know that the gas has been turned off and the house is ventilated. To inspect for damage, use a battery-powered lantern or I ﬂashlight; and not an open ﬂame or electrical ﬁxture in the house by damage inspections New Orleans; Bahamas. Louisiana & Houston.

Building Inspections Houston & New Orleans

Do not use appliances that may have gotten wet unless you know they have been dismantled, cleaned and dried. Do not work by yourself. If you are injured, it might take a long time before you receive assistance. If you must work alone, bring a cell phone or radio so you may call for assistance, if the need arises. Bring a HEPA-rated respirator to use in case you detect extensive mold. If you are asthmatic or otherwise at heightened risk to mold exposure, leave the

building. Other inspector-safety equipment, such as gloves and coveralls,may also prevent contact with mold and other contaminants.

Examine doors, walls, windows, ﬁoors and staircases to make sure that the ﬂood damage inspections of building shows no signs of potential collapse. Inspect for loose plaster,
drywall, and ceilings that may fall. Also, inspect the foundation for evidence of cracks and other structural damage that may render the building uninhabitable.
Inspect for ﬁre hazards, such as broken and leaking gas lines, flooded electrical circuits, and submerged furnaces and electrical appliances. Flammable and explosive materials
may travel from upstream. Be aware that ﬁre is the most frequent hazard in homes following ﬂoods.
Inspect for electrical system damage, such as broken and frayed wires, and burned insulation. You can turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to
step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician ﬁrst for advice. Electrical equipment should be inspected by a qualiﬁed professional and dried before being returned to service.
Inspect for sewage and water supply-line damage. If you suspect sewage lines during ﬁood damage inspections have been damaged, avoid using the toilets and instruct the client
to call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, instruct the client to contact the water utility company and avoid operating the tap.
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Use caution while inspecting crawlspaces for a variety of reasons, such as the presence of mold, sewage, asbestos, chemicals, rodents, and the risk of structural collapse by I