The arrival of Hurricane Florence was in mid-September, but we are feeling the affects of the storm as if it occurred yesterday. Especially on our beloved coastline, North Carolina is still struggling, and may be for awhile yet, as some people have lost everything. In the Charlotte area, we did not face the storm head-on – however, we experienced our fair share of the aftermath in our beloved city after the enormous system passed. Here is what the Greater Charlotte area experienced in the wake of Florence.
Due to Florence, the Monday after the hurricane hit, the Charlotte area experienced between 6 and 8 inches of rain in a single day, on top of the intense thunderstorms beforehand. As imagined, immense flooding ensued as rivers and creeks overflowed. Low-lying streets, properties, and backyards were filled with standing water, and the area was on flash flood watch until the following Tuesday. Some schools were closed for added precaution, but many were housebound anyway due to the flooding.
At one point, Mecklenburg County in the Charlotte area had approximately 27,000 homes without electricity at its highest. It gradually went down to around 12,300 on Monday, and on the same day there were still 3,500 homes without power in Montgomery County, 1,500 in Anson County, 1,000 in Union County, and the list went on. It took awhile for power to be fully restored once again, as power lines were brought down by falling trees and intense winds from the storm. Not only did the trees bring down large power line poles, but massive trees fell on homes and properties, causing immeasurable devastation and the need for immediate restoration.
We were there for you immediately after Hurricane Florence rocked our region, and we are still there for you now as many of our community members are still in the process of rebuilding. The team at Restoration 1 of Greater Charlotte is made up of your neighbors – we are local, expert, and are always no more than minutes away from your residential or commercial property. For the most comprehensive storm damage recovery, water damage restoration, and mold remediation servicesin our area, call us today at (704) 741-7511 . We are based in Monroe, NC.
Our promise is that we will use the best materials and above code quality craftsmanship to restore your damaged property.
(704) 741-7511Restoration 1, in my experience, is a terrific company! An old dishwasher was, I thought, the cause of a flood of water on the kitchen floor, so I bought a new appliance. The culprit turned out to be a mouse who’d bitten a hole in the outflow tube! To repair the damage to the flooring underneath I was referred to a company who gave me a huge estimate (which they refused to reduce), so I looked online and, thank goodness, decided on Restoration 1. They came the next day, studied the situation, gave me a reasonable assessment saving me several hundred dollars, and began the drying and repair work, ending with much nicer flooring. They were professional, were on time, nice to deal with, and I highly recommend them.
Had a burst pipe in the attic that leaked into a couple bedrooms, the hallway and into part of the kitchen and living room. When I called Todd at Restoration 1 he answered the phone promptly, was very polite and professional, and answered all my questions. It was a Sunday and he said he’d be there in about 90min but made it in closer to an hour. He and a co-worker worked until nearly 10pm on Sun night to take care of the worst of the water. He came back daily for several days to some minor final clean up and to check the progress of the fans and dry out of our house. He was always very professional and very easy to work with. He contacted our insurance and dealt directly with them for the billing. The only downside is that they only do the cleaning/drying…not the repairs. However, if I had water damage in the future I would not hesitate to use them again.
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