Removing Floodwater from Canoga Park Crawlspaces

10/24/2021 (Permalink)

Make sure that flooding doesn’t affect your crawlspace after a storm. Contact team SERVPRO right away should your home be affected.

Clearing Flooding from Underneath Your Canoga Park Residence Protects the Structure and Its Occupants

Flood damage can be among the most threatening situations for area homes, so when these conditions exist, our team needs to arrive quickly to protect the structure and its contents. We have effective mitigation solutions for flooded crawlspaces.

Extraction Solutions Under the House

Removing standing water can be the first step in overcoming flood damage to Canoga Park homes, including the impact on areas like the crawlspace. Pooling stormwater can overwhelm this space beneath the property, making it vital for our SERVPRO team to use water removal tools for natural flooding in our inventory like wet vacuums, truck-mount extractors, and trash pumps.

Drying Prevents Moisture Migration

Effective drying must be a focal point to prevent moisture migration to the living space or the persistent damp conditions facilitating mold growth. Our team has several tools and devices in our recovery inventory to help manage evaporative drying needs. Some of the commonly used tools in these confined spaces include:

• Axial air movers
• Centrifugal air movers
• Desiccant dehumidifiers
• Electric heaters

The Possibilities of Crawlspace Encapsulation

One of the advantages of choosing a team of professionals with a general contractor license is our ability to provide permanent solutions to prevent recurring flood damage. Encapsulation coats walls with thick plastic sheeting and waterproofs the space beneath the house with a combination of water diversion and installed pump systems, if needed.

The crawlspace can be a common place for water and flood damage to occur after natural disasters and fierce storms. With how quickly these conditions can threaten the main living space of the residence, our SERVPRO of Canoga Park / West Hills team responds fast to help. Give us a call today at (818) 998-1500.