SERVPRO Will Remove Unwanted Water From Your Dayton Ohio Elevator Pit

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO have seen elevator pits full of water after a sprinkler sytem went off.

When there is water in your elevator pit, it is crucial to ensure that water is removed quickly to avoid corrosion or mold damage.

If there's water damage in your elevator pit, SERVPRO is here to serve and assist you in removing it. The technicians at SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek are certified by the IICRC in water damage restoration. When one of our technicians finds water damage in an elevator pit, the following four actions will occur: 

1. An appropriately qualified technician will perform the water extraction and ensure safe drying procedures. SERVPRO works on delivering high-quality restoration fast!
2. Find the source of the water loss. In some cases, the water is coming from a foundation leak; if this is the case, we will waterproof your foundation. 
3. The professionals at SERVPRO can get a sump pump professionally installed to ensure that there is never standing water in your elevator pit again.
4. Performing an antimicrobial treatment is necessary to stop potential mold growth.  

What is elevator pit water damage?

Here in Dayton, we have seen faulty plumbing pipes, sprinkler malfunctions, and severe weather to be the common reasons for standing water inside an elevator pit. It is common for pipes to burst in the wintertime, causing water damages to a commercial property. When a pipe breaks, it can affect many floors of a commercial property. 

An elevator pit is susceptible to collect water. No matter what floor water damage occurs on, water will likely collect in the elevator pit. Due to being an enclosed concrete underground area, an elevator pit is an excellent place for water to collect. 

When we detect the water in your elevator shaft is coming from a foundation crack, outside rainwater will make its way inside easily. Repairing a foundation crack is a serious job. We will ensure that your elevator is in functioning condition after we repair the foundation crack. 

How standing water leads to mold growth.

Standing water in an elevator pit will not result in mold growth when the water damage is detected in a short time frame. What will result in mold growth is when water sits for an extended period. Mold can quickly cause severe damages to a structure. Mold likes to feed off of humid, dark, damp areas. 

When water damage occurs, mold can start growing as soon as 48 hours. It is essential to call a restoration company in Dayton to avoid further damages. The professionals at SERVPRO will help you throughout any water damage disaster. Call the SERVPRO professionals at the first sign of water damage in an elevator pit; a dark, damp elevator pit makes a great home for mold growth. 

How can SERVPRO help?

SERVPRO provides high-quality solutions for water or flood damage to your elevator pit. With our team of highly experienced individuals, we promise to work with your elevator company and use our knowledge and expertise to dry your elevator pit. If our crews detect a foundation leak, the SERVPRO waterproofing experts will work on a plan to assure future damages don't occur. 

Water damage is more than disruption; it can be hazardous to your property. If there is water in your elevator pit, it's crucial to fix it immediately. If you want to overcome this problem with highly trained specialists, SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek is here to assist you 24/7. Contact us, and we will dispatch a crew to arrive within four to six hours!