How Do I Pump Water Out of Second or Third-floor Properties in Chicago?

9/27/2020 (Permalink)

Pumping water from the upper level of your home or apartment can be a tough task. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for remediation and mitigation services.

SERVPRO is an Expert in Providing Tailored Water Removal Services for Residents in the Chicago Area.

Can flooding occur on the upper levels of a property?

There can be many causes of having excess amounts of moisture in your Chicago home. If you live in an apartment, duplex, or tenement building, certain damages may even occur through no fault of your own. However, once large amounts of water accumulate in the property, the priority is to remove it quickly. Excess moisture can cause humidity levels to rise, microbial growth, and absorb into materials causing warping or cupping. Typically gas or electric-powered pumping equipment is only effective on standing water above two inches. But this equipment may be limited by their twenty-five-foot hoses when working with properties above ground level. SERVPRO can use portable water extractors capable of removing up to 40 gallons of moisture per tank.

What is a portable water extractor?

• A forty to a sixty-gallon water storage tank
• A vacuum element to draw water into the storage tank
• A heating element to further encourage drying times

Why are water extractors used in wet properties?

A water extractor is a vital tool for professionals dealing with water damage in your Chicago home. These equipment combine many drying techniques into one machine. Hot air-movement encourages evaporation, while negative air pressure can draw moisture directly out of a surface or material. Water extractors are up to 900 times more effective than dehumidifying a wet space. Some extractors are weighted to squeeze moisture from carpets or other soft furnishings. SERVPRO technicians can perform the lion share of extraction using this equipment capable of properties situated on the upper levels.

How is wastewater disposed of?

• Storage tanks may be emptied into an open sewer point
• Certain types of water may require disposal in a specialized waste facility
• Wastewater mains provided by the local council

Removing large amounts of moisture requires specialist equipment. Contact SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City at (773) 337-3993.

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