How to Clean up a Water Damage from a Sump Pump Failure

3/10/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of South & East Stark County have the equipment and the IICRC certified team to clean up a sump pump water damage.

When a sump pump fails, your basement might end up flooding. Basement flooding can produce extensive water damage to your structure and all your contents. A sump pump can fail by not follow simple maintenance updates by many homeowners.

Don’t wait until your basement floods to do the following maintenance:

1. Remove debris like pebbles or mud in the sump pit to prevent clogging.
2. Test the speed of the pump by pouring in a bucket of water number.
3. Go outside to make sure water is being pumped away from your home.
4. Ensure the float component can move freely.
5. Check drain lines for corrosion.
6. Create a back-up plan for power outages like a battery or a generator.

If you do end up with a flooded basement with water damage it is important to cleanup the water quickly. Here are several steps:

Step 1: Removal – extract all the excessive water that is in the basement. The longer the water sits, the more damage it will cause.

Step 2: Cleaning – When all the water has been removed, it is important to clean and disinfect the areas. Depending on the category of the water, you might need to remove all padding and carpeting. If the water has traveled up any dry walls – baseboards need to be removed and holes drilled in the base of the walls. If the water is contaminated then the dry walls need to be cut and removed.

Step 3: Drying – Placing industrial strength air-movers to produce proper air flow and dehumidifiers to remove all moisture in the air need to be placed in the affected area. It is vital to dry the entire area completely to prevent mold from spreading after the water damage, the entire basement and sump pump pit must be dried properly.

If the severity of your water damage is extensive it is important to call in a professional restoration company. SERVPRO of South & East Stark County has the tools and equipment to test the walls and floors to locate the water damage. If any water hasn’t been properly dried then the possibility of mold can grow which will cause secondary water damage.

About SERVPRO of S&E Stark County

SERVPRO of SERVPRO of S&E Stark County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. We will respond quickly to the Louisville, Alliance, Navarre, Brewster, Beach City, Waynesburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, Dover and surrounding communities. Our knowledgeable, highly trained and IICRC certified crews are available 24/7/365 days a year. Call us today at 330-823-4088.