Are There Different Types of Water Removers for Damaged Homes?

10/7/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Provides Advanced Water Removal Equipment to Mitigate Damage to Hackensack Area Properties

Our SERVPRO team utilizes a full inventory of restoration and recovery tools to help your water-damaged Hackensack home. 

Meeting the needs of a water-damaged Hackensack property means understanding the changes from one site to the next. A pipe burst from freezing temperatures requires different tools and approaches than a leaking fixture underneath a sink. We have a comprehensive inventory of recovery tools to help.

Because water damage in Hackensack homes can be so destructive when not thoroughly addressed, we rely on multiple types of tools to manage various aspects of this restoration. Among the most pressing of these is removing standing water and trapped water in structural elements throughout the property, as this can lead to damaging situations like microbial growth and deterioration. Some of the different extractors that our professionals use include:

• Electric Submersible Pump – Electric pumps are among the most common option for our restorers, offering quiet and continuous operation. Typically deployed with standing water depths of two inches or more.
• Self-Priming Trash Pump – When solids and small bits of debris are a possibility in the water, these powerful pumps can help manage the standing water threats.
• Light Wands – Attachments for wet vacuums are necessary for water removal, as many of the impacted areas are not highly accessible. 
• Weighted Extractors – Stand on units use our technicians' weight to force moisture to the surface of carpeted floors for extraction. Drying in place is a key element to salvaging wet carpets.

What Tools Get Used for Thorough Drying?

Drying is ultimately one of the most necessary elements of any water restoration project. While air movers and dehumidifiers remain the foundational blocks of this phase, we can also use special tools like positive and negative pressure systems, floor mat drying systems, and portable heaters.

Water restoration does not have to be overwhelming for homeowners. Our SERVPRO of Hackensack / Little Ferry team is standing by 24/7 to help when you call (201) 614-2600.