What Are Some Expected Challenges of Groundwater Flooding for Great Neck Homes?

12/30/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Relies on Past Experiences to Identify and Resolve Challenging Issues During Flood Restoration

Different situations can leave your Great neck home flooded. Inundation by groundwater is one such situation, and unlike the other flooding situations, it presents some unique challenges that can interfere with the restoration processes.  Professional restorers are used to handling all kinds of flooding situations and can help you recover faster.

Like any other incident, each case of groundwater flooding in Great Neck is unique. Therefore, the level of damage and the challenges involved in the restoration differ. For an experienced team like SERVPRO, it is easier to anticipate some challenges based on the situations we have addressed in the past.

Most of the Challenges Arising After Such a Flood Incident can be Tied to:

• Contamination
• Presence of solid residues
• The volume of water involved

In most cases where groundwater breaches property, vast areas surrounding the property are usually covered in water which creates a challenge for the restoration since it is impossible to extract the water from the home until the water in the surrounding areas recedes. Fast action is one crucial step in resolving flooding, so alternative solutions are necessary.

Since groundwater moves over vast areas, it collects contaminants ranging from chemicals to biohazards. The water also contains various dissolved residues. All these materials end up in your house once the water breaches. 

Resolving the Different Problems Caused by Groundwater Flooding Requires:

• Allocating enough time
• Sufficient human resource
• Use of specialized equipment 

Quickly resolving any flooding situation is essential. However, doing it in great haste creates unnecessary challenges. For instance, extracting water before flooding in the surrounding recedes would necessitate additional measures such as creating barriers around the house to block more water from filtering in. Our SERVPRO teams choose to move contents from submerged areas as we wait for the flooding to subside. We also send fully staffed teams equipped with standard and advanced equipment such as self-priming trash pumps to help remove residue-filled water.

SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington can help you overcome any challenges caused by groundwater flooding. Call us at (516) 767-9600. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.