When your home has been damaged by flooding, there is a lot of work to do, and you are going to start with cleaning and removing the water. Once you get the water out, it is time to start removing materials and doing demolition so you can rebuild your home. The following tips will help you deal with the demolition that is going to be needed for flood damage restoration: 

Start by Removing Any Carpets and Padding That Has Been Under Water  

After cleaning has started and all the standing water is out of your home, you will be ready to start removing materials. You will want to begin by removing the flooring materials like carpet. When removing the carpet, you will also need to remove the padding materials beneath it to expose the subflooring.  

Inspect Woodwork Like the Trim and Begin Removing the Damaged Materials  

Often, woodwork like trim, door frames, and molding can be damaged by flooding. This may not be obvious until you look at the wood pieces that have been sitting in water, which can swell and have discoloration. Remove wood trim finish materials that have been in standing water and replace them to prevent further damage. In addition, any wood flooring will also need to be removed and replaced when repairing the damage.  

Removing Cabinetry That Has Been Damaged Due to Flooding in Your Home  

Cabinetry materials are often made with a compressed wood fiber product, which is compromised when it is been in water. Therefore, all the cabinets in areas that have been flooded will need to be removed. Remove the cabinets before you continue with the drywall demolition. If you are planning on using the same cabinet style for repairs, you can often leave the higher cabinets above counters because they are often not damaged. If any cabinets are left in place, leave all the doors open to allow them to dry and ensure you do not have a problem with moisture later.  

Carefully Removing the Drywall Past the Water Level to Prepare for Water Damage Repairs  

The last step in the demolition process will be to carefully remove the drywall that has been under floodwaters. This can be done by marking a line several inches about the watermark from the rising waters and cutting the drywall at this line with a utility knife. Remove all the materials that are below the line on the drywall that you have cut with the utility knife.  

These are some tips that will help with the needed demolition when doing flood damage restoration. If your home has been damaged due to flooding, contact a flood damage restoration service for help.