Why Gas-Powered Pumps Are Effective in Flooded West-Milford Basements

11/12/2021 (Permalink)

Storm and flood damage is no DIY project. SERVPRO IICRC techs have the experience and knowledge for every size disaster.

Pumping Out Floodwater is Critical to Protecting a West Milford Home From More Significant Damage.

The immensity of natural flood damage can overwhelm a home or business, leaving it to professionals like ours to make it "Like it never even happened." We start this through emergency services that occur before our water removal services, such as:

• Board-up
• Tarping
• Content relocation
• Structural assessment
• Controlled demolition

How Does a Trash Pump Work?

Many homeowners know that our equipment works to overcome flood damage in West Milford homes but might not know what makes certain choices more favorable than others. Our gas-powered trash pumps are designed to operate at a lower pressure threshold to move a larger volume of water through centrifugal force. Higher volumes of discharge mean shorter mitigation times.

Managing Solids in Standing Floodwater

Because of the low-pressure production of trash pumps, they are designed to contend with debris and solids still in the water after a flood. Larger intakes and discharge lines manage these scenarios quickly. Matter pulled into the pump can be siphoned through an impeller to make it more manageable as it moves towards being discharged.

Portable Power Without Electricity

Yet another advantage of choosing trash pumps to help manage flooding in areas like the basement is that these units do not need electricity. Running on gas and diesel, our powerful trash pumps are ideal when power might not be available. Widespread flooding in the neighborhood can cripple utilities like the electric, so we have several alternatives to keep effective drying and flood recovery going.

Flooding might not be avoidable for some homes, but there are ways that skilled and experienced professionals can quickly manage the damage they cause. Our SERVPRO of Wayne team is ready and able to help with efficient extraction and drying equipment anytime. Give us a call today at (973) 546-4977.