How do I remove water from an underground Wilmington parking lot?

8/26/2020 (Permalink)

No matter what level your water damage is on, SERVPRO has you covered Wilmington.

Moving Water from a Subterranean Level Requires Powerful Equipment. SERVPRO can Perform Commercial Flood Damage Recovery at your Wilmington Business.

What are the dangers of leaving floodwaters in parking lots?

Heavy rainfall over Wilmington can lead to flooding of your commercial enterprises. These issues tend to affect underground spaces first because water migration naturally flows downhill. Once there is a significant buildup of standing water, it can begin to deteriorate and stagnate. When the resulting flood comes from road, river, or dam overflow, water is likely contaminated from the start. These issues can force a temporary closure of your business, causing you to lose vital revenues. There are also associated health risks from black water, which could affect your staff or parking lot users. To ensure that damages are kept to a minimum, we recommend you enlist a professional technician to assess and perform a vital mitigation procedure.

How do you remove water from lower levels?

Subterranean spaces are challenging for commercial flood damage restoration services in Wilmington because it is tough to move water uphill. SERVPRO technicians use high-pressure pumps with sufficient lift capacity and volume to move water out of a subterranean area. These pumps can dispose of water into a nearby sewer point or store into water tanks situated outside the city. Once standing water levels reduce to below two inches, we can use light-weight water extraction equipment to remove the remaining residues. Since floodwaters commonly contain contamination, our technicians can thoroughly disinfect the area and remove any solid waste from the structure for disposal at a designated wastewater facility. 

What are the losses associated with parking lot flooding?

- Damages to vehicles that may be parked inside

- Mold buildup as well as sewer gases or other harmful pathogens

- Unsanitary conditions that could become a health and safety issue

Take an active approach to flood by using a local commercial restorer. Contact SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington at (302) 762-8080.