How Challenging Can Basement Flood Damage at My Vermilion County Home Turn Out To Be?

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Counters Challenges by Using Unique Resources during Basement Flooding Cleanup

Addressing flooding problems in any section of the house is rarely easy. However, basements tend to present additional restoration challenges. For instance, water removal is rarely straightforward because of the need to elevate the water during the extraction. Basements might also have lots of junk impeding the removal. 

Fortunately, professional assistance helps overcome most of the challenges posed by basement flood damage in Vermilion County properties. For instance, SERVPRO teams are equipped with a variety of tools to tackle each task exhaustively. We have high-pressure pumps with a high lift capacity which makes them perfect for removing water trapped in the basement. If the water contains solid residues, mud, or silt, we have self-priming trash pumps that handle solids as big as 3 inches.

Our other services that help during basement flooding cleanup include:

• Sewage cleanup
• Hoarder cleaners
• Rodent clean up services

In most basements, surfaces are unfinished, which can be an advantage or disadvantage based on the restoration resources available. The advantage is that there is no need to tear down floor coverings such as carpets or floorboards. However, the unfinished surfaces tend to hold on to soils and contaminants. Our SERVPRO technicians use power washers or rotating brushes to agitate soiled areas, thus guaranteeing your basement is cleaned to sanitary levels.  

Various other equipment help ease flood restoration in basements

• LGR and desiccant dehumidifiers
• Centrifugal air movers
• Safety gear such as hard hats and rubber boots

SERVPRO of Vermilion County handles all cases of flood damage conveniently. Call us at 217-443-0077.