Water Removal from a Basement

9/15/2016 (Permalink)

Water in Your Norcross Basement? Call SERVPRO for Stress Free Removal

SERVPRO Is the Answer to Rapid Water Extraction

If you are the victim of a broken water line or local flooding, water in your basement is always a stressful problem. You can remove water from your basement, it is not hard, just time consuming. There are also safety issues that you must understand. Standing water in your basement can subject your home to mold and mildew growth, as well as structural weakness.
 
Your attempt at water removal in Norcross requires an organized plan. First, don't walk through the standing water until you turn off the electricity. If you have carpeting, it may be too soaked and soiled to keep and must be replaced. For your appliances that have been sitting in water, they should also be assessed by a professional repair person before you attempt to operate them.
 
For any valuable items, they should be removed from the basement. When the water source has been addressed, then you will need to pump out the standing water quickly. SERVPRO can extract the water rapidly with our array of truck mounted pumps and portable sump pumps. If a flood was the result of the water in your basement, you have to wait until the water outside has receded.
 
A submersible pump is the best device. It is designed for a waterproof casting with a protected electrical cord and a fitting. The fitting is used to be connected to your garden hose or a sump drainage hose. You will also need a heavy-duty extension cord and possibly a generator to operate the pump.
 
Begin by attaching the sump hose or your outdoor hose to the submersible. Place the end of the hose some distance from your basement. Placing it on a grade is better because the water you are pumping out can easily enter a sewer system or a gutter and away from the foundation. Place the pump into the basement water and start the generator.
 
If your water damage is the result of basement water heater problem and your water level is less than 1" deep, then you can use a wet/dry vacuum device. A wet/dry vacuum can only hold between 4 and 5 gallons of water. Using a wet/dry vacuum is time-consuming because you must dump it out after each use. The longer water remains on the flooring; the more water damage will occur.

SERVPRO is a are a trusted leading name in the restoration industry. We use powerful industry approved pumps and vacuums. Our professionals have years of experience and training. We can remove your water damage quickly to prevent any secondary damage and mold growth.
 
SERVPRO of North Lilburn is a part of the community. We are proud to be an active member that can help our homeowners and business owners when emergency disasters strike. We are close by and ready to respond to your flood or water damage emergency. Let us explain our services to you by calling us at (770) 709-3266.