Hazards of Lingering Water in Boynton Beach Crawlspaces

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

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Post-flood Damage Can Overwhelm Boynton Beach Crawlspaces, Requiring Prompt Removal

Whether it surges from the coastline or torrential rainfall that leads to flash flooding events, the floodwater penetration of a property can be costly and devastating. Even when the primary damage area is the crawlspace, the need for mitigation and emergency services is high. Our SERVPRO of Boynton Beach storm response team mobilizes fast to help.

Removing Water from a Crawlspace

One of the most direct obstacles for mitigation is a water extraction of a crawlspace in Boynton Beach. Standing water beneath a property poses multiple immediate and long-term concerns when not promptly addressed. With the confined space, specific extraction options become unavailable, and others are leaned on most heavily to reach the area fast and pull out muddy/dirty water. Standard extractors for flooding include wet vacuums, engine-driven extractors, and submersibles.

Hazards of Lingering Water Beneath a House

There is no mistaking the physical damage resulting from prolonged building materials exposure to floodwater and potential bacteria. The longer that standing water remains a threat underneath your home, the more than specific concerns can spread and worsen, such as:

• Contaminants
• Structural weakening
• Microbial growth

Is Reconstruction Needed for Flood-Damage?

After flooding, crawlspaces can show significant damage. Reconstructing structural supports and working to prevent recurrences is the focal point of our technicians with a general contractor license. Encapsulation is one of the permanent steps homeowners can take to avoid flood damage moving forward, including microbial growth, water penetration, and contaminants.

The crawlspace of properties in our coastal community can be overwhelmed by intruding floodwater. Our quick mobilization shows that We're Faster To Any Size Disaster to get vital mitigation work started like water removal and cleanup. Our SERVPRO of Boynton Beach team is ready to help 24/7 at (561) 413-9754.