Can Floodwater Get Removed from Raleigh Crawl Spaces Easily?

9/14/2021 (Permalink)

Inspect your crawlspace often for signs of water and moisture, especially after storms and heavy rainfall.

Extraction of Crawl Spaces Requires Specific Water Removal Tools for Raleigh Properties

Flooding can develop quickly in the Raleigh area, affecting dozens of homes or more at once. Our fast-responding storm team can help with efficient water removal tactics and cleaning options to protect exposed properties. It is our objective to get you back into your home as quickly as possible.

Removing Pooling Water in a Crawl Space

As you might expect, standing water is one of the main obstacles to flood removal for Raleigh homes. Because many of these natural disasters are category three losses where contaminants exist, extraction and safe disposal must begin immediately. 

Eliminating Debris and Solids from this Damaged Space

Flood damage can be a substantial concern, especially when you consider the solids and debris that can be carried into the damaged area along with the water. Natural flooding collects loose solids as it moves through the region and infiltrates crawlspaces and basements. Extraction can be a challenge when these obstacles exist, requiring water removal tools capable of managing solids such as:

• Organic matter
• Mud
• Silt
• Debris

The Benefits of Encapsulating a Crawl Space

One of the main preventative measures that you can consider after repeated flooding situations is encapsulating the crawlspace becoming damaged. These measures seek to provide water diversion and prevent pooling underneath the main floor of the house. Encapsulating covers most exposed surfaces with thick plastic sheeting to inhibit mold growth in moist conditions as well. This vapor barrier also improves the indoor air quality (IAQ) of the living space above. Under extreme conditions of persistent moisture, our SERVPRO team can install a dehumidifier to regulate the relative humidity of the crawl space.

Overcoming the detrimental effects of a flood on your property can be a significant undertaking, even for experienced restoration professionals. When flooding infiltrates the crawlspace of your residence, this is a situation that should be taken seriously and acted on quickly. Our SERVPRO of South Cary / Apex team is here to help at (919) 615-1160.