Basement Flood Removal in Chicago Needs SERVPRO Experts

6/5/2022 (Permalink)

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How Experts Carry Out Basement Flood Removal in Chicago?

Dealing with a flooded basement is nothing short of a nightmare for any homeowner, especially after a storm. Quick and efficient basement flood removal of your Chicago property needs experienced, trained experts who have access to the best pieces of equipment.

The biggest challenge for SERVPRO techs during basement flood removal of your Chicago home is to pump the standing water out of the structure as quickly as possible. As the floodwater often contains debris and other solids, extracting the water with ordinary pumps is not easy. Another challenge is the lift required to pump the water out of the basement. SERVPRO techs use different pumps depending on the amount of debris and the suction lift needed to get the job done efficiently. 

Pumps Used for Water Cleanup After a Storm 

The most common pieces of equipment that SERVPRO techs use to remove water from flooded basements in Chicago are:

• Trash Pumps
• Electric Submersible Pumps

Trash pumps are gas or diesel-powered and can move 10,000 to 60,000 gallons of water per hour. What makes these pumps especially useful for basement flood removal is their ability to be used even when there is quite a lot of debris in the water. Trash pumps pass solids up to 1¼ inches in size without clogging. Hence, they are ideal for removing floodwater laden with sand or mud. Unfortunately, the trash pumps provide limited suction lift.

SERVPRO techs use electric submersible pumps when a higher suction lift is required. Although these pumps are slower to remove water than trash pumps, they offer a much stronger charge. Besides, these pumps run on electricity and can also be used in occupied spaces.

Call SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City at (773) 337-3993 to discuss your restoration needs.