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7/23/2020 (Permalink)

Flood Damage in Norwood, MA

Our SERVPRO Disaster Remediation Team can help with useful extraction tools to make drying and cleaning efforts more efficient after flooding in your Norwood, MA commercial or residential property.

Flooding can introduce many immediate threats to the structure of your property, the worst of which is standing water. Depending on the amount and category of (clean or dirty) the water it can be challenging to remove without the right tools and techniques. The certified technicians at SERVPRO Norwood/West Roxbury can help with multiple options designed to manage any size loss scenario quickly!

All too often, property owners do not comprehend the benefits of hiring a professional remediation company. Having our certified technicians begin the drying process quickly will significantly reduce the total damage to the property and its contents. Mitigation and emergency services like extraction require the proper tools and techniques - and we have both!

• Pumps – With a submersible end that can generate a prime to pull standing water from a damaged area, these units are capable of moving thousands of gallons from damaged areas over brief periods.
• Wet Vacuums – When water depths do not exceed two inches, wet vacuums and their various attachments can help to remove surface water and prepare the property for drying.
• Weighted Extraction Tools – Carpeting can absorb high volumes of water before pooling begins on the surface. Weighted extraction units utilize the weight of our technicians to press the top layer and padding into the subflooring. The onboard vacuum removes moisture brought to the surface.

State-Of-The-Art Professional Grade Equipment

It is not unusual for property owners to have a drainage system with submersible pumps already installed. Unfortunately, they are not always the best tool for the job. The proper extraction tool to use is determined by the Category of water that needs to be cleaned up. Natural flooding can introduce substantial debris, silt, and other particulates that electric submersible pumps cannot easily pass. Some of the professional grade equipment that our technicians have access to includes:   

• Self-Priming Trash Pump - Trash pumps run on gasoline and diesel fuels, which can make them an ideal option where power is already limited, and other restorative devices can use it. These powerful extractors can pass smaller debris with a larger intake/discharge hose.
• High-Pressure Pump - Similar in function to the electric pumps, high-pressure units can address a greater need for lift and head. These units cannot easily pass debris but can be excellent options for removing flooding in the basement, attic, or other areas that require an extended discharge.
• Electric Submersible Pump - For those instances when our clients do not have one of their own. These units are the standard for removing standing clean water in the house. When flooding occurs through breaches in the roof or openings in the house, we can extract thousands of gallons over a brief period with these capable units.
• Wet Vacuums - With a manageable depth of two inches or less, wet vacuums and their various attachments finalize the removal of surface water. These units can also be capable at greater depths and more substantial losses, when combined with submersible units.

Flooding and its damages can spread quickly throughout the structure of your commercial or residential property. Beginning extraction and drying efforts as soon as possible is an effective way to protect your home and its contents from irreparable damage. When storm damage stikes call SERVPRO Norwood/West Roxbury at (781) 769-9125. We will make it "Like it never even happened."