Protecting a Newark Basement Against Flooding

12/6/2021 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO to mitigate water damage after flooding to your Newark home

After a flood, homeowners look to the future to prevent recurring damage to Newark houses

Flooding is one of the expected disasters for many of the homes in the Greater Newark area, especially following severe weather events. As rapidly as these situations develop and can penetrate a property, we have a team ready to mitigate water damage and potential contamination 24/7.

Cleaning up the Flood Damage

When flood damage in Newark homes reaches areas like the basement, it can be destructive to the property. Our professionals often need to work fast to regulate the loss in these situations and mitigate through efforts like water removal services and efficient drying. As severe as these situations might initially appear, we have a broad inventory of recovery tools that can help, including:

• Trash pumps
• Wet vacuums
• Air movers
• Portable heaters
• Drying mats

Repairing the Structural Damage

We can complete many of the repairs and reconstruction necessary after flood damage infiltration with a general contractor license. Vulnerabilities in materials like foundation walls, blockwork, and concrete flooring can all be patched, repaired, or replaced with the experienced professionals on our SERVPRO roster.

Preventative Steps Possible After Flooding

It is possible to prevent recurrences with flooding in the basement area. Careful considerations must be made about the initial cause of water infiltration and the best solutions to avoid the situation from happening again. Often, our contractor license can help to provide this lower space in your home with water diversion possibilities. This can include trenches, graded floors to drains, and permanent sump pump installations.

Flooding can be an overwhelming situation for area homes and businesses. With how rapidly these situations can get out of control, fast mitigation efforts help manage flood damage in spaces like the basement. Our SERVPRO of Newark team is ready to help 24/7 when you call (302) 733-7933.