How Can Floodwater Get Removed from a Wilmington Crawlspace?

8/5/2021 (Permalink)

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Tight Quarters Can Make Extraction Difficult After Wilmington Homes Get Flooded. 

While a crawlspace often serves the purpose of keeping the main level of your home from the harm of rising floodwaters, flooding of the crawlspace should not be ignored. Standing water in this space beneath your home can weaken structural supports for the main floor and create ideal conditions for facilitating mold growth. Our SERVPRO team can help with efficient flood recovery options.

What Extractors Work Best in Confined Spaces? 

Flood damage in Wilmington residences can overwhelm areas quickly, and in confined spaces like a crawlspace, simpler mitigation actions like extraction can be more complicated. Some of the tools that are often used for removing standing water in flooded crawlspaces includes:

• Truck Extractors
• Light Wands
• Wet Vacuums
• High-Pressure Pumps

Is Encapsulation Worth Considering?

Crawlspace encapsulation is a process that covers exposed building materials and the dirt/concrete base of the area with thick poly-sheeting. Water diversion and pump equipment can be installed to prevent further flooding in the future. Encapsulation can prevent multiple flood restoration and mold remediation needs for your residence. 

When crawlspaces become flooded, it can be a devastating and rapidly worsening situation for the homeowner. Flooding damage requires fast restoration solutions from experienced professionals like our SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington. We can offer various services and permanent solutions when you call (302) 762-8080.