What Processes Remove Floodwater from Damaged Vernon Homes? 

11/30/2021 (Permalink)

Storm damage from the roof to the interior calls for SERVPRO's talented experts to mitigate the damage as shown in this Photo

Fast extraction and drying are vital to recovering Vernon properties after flooding.

Flooding can be a rapidly forming and highly destructive event for homes and businesses throughout Sussex County. Our professionals have a rapid response for storm and flood restoration, making us the ideal choice to help when these disasters strike.

Stopping the Intrusion of Water

Before much water can get removed and flood damage in Vernon homes appropriately addressed, the penetration point allowing water intrusion must be identified. From basement vulnerabilities in the foundation walls to holes in the roof, flooding can happen quickly with physical openings in the exterior of a residence.

Clearing Standing Water

One of the largest undertakings after flooding exists in your home is to remove standing water from the flooring throughout the property. Flood water can be a challenge to remove, especially when it includes solids and debris. Responding technicians must be selective in the water removal tools necessary for this process, as not all extractors in our inventory can discharge waste. Ultimately, extraction comes down to a combination of several units, including:

• Submersible pumps
• Wet vacuums
• Weighted extractors
• Carpet wands
• Squeegee wands
• Trash pumps

Preventing Trapped Moisture from Causing Greater Harm

Beyond standing water, trapped moisture inside structural cavities and porous materials can also prove destructive to the household. We have special equipment designed specifically to promote evaporation in wall cavities and water removal devices like weighted extractors or carpet wands to pull trapped water from sensitive materials.

Flooding is one of the most rapidly developing and potentially destructive events that homes are likely to face in their existence. Our SERVPRO of Greater Sussex County team understands how fast these disasters can spread through an affected house, making direct objectives to remove water critical to restoring a property to preloss condition. Give us a call today at (973) 383-2024.