Sump Pump Failure in Geauga County?

3/12/2020 (Permalink)

This is a sump pump in Chagrin Falls that could not keep up with the heavy rainfall.

Sump pump failure often occurs during a heavy rainstorm. There are many reasons for failure such as power outages, product defect, switch problems, sizing, improper installation, etc. Once a sump pump failure occurs, water begins to seep through cracks in the foundation and your basement walls. Water tends to gravitate towards the lowest point of the basement, often saturating anything in its path. Here are three tips to follow:

• Contact a Professional Plumber – you should have the source of the problem fixed prior to any clean up.
• Contact your insurance company or read your policy – See if the claim is covered.
• Contact a Professional Mitigation Company – In most cases they will extract the water, pack up any contents, clean, disinfect, as well as place drying equipment, and or remove any affected building materials. Moisture reading should be monitored by the mitigation company daily, until drying process is complete.

Although, you cannot control every potential cause, you can try to prevent another sump pump failure:

• Listen – Make sure it is not making strange noises or vibrating.
• Look – Check to see if there is substantial, visible rust.
• Maintenance – Perform an occasional check on your sum pump (Float and Switch)
• Purchase – Purchase a battery backup as well as a screen to prevent as much excess debris from clogging your line.

A flooded basement can jeopardize your health, safety, and your home’s integrity. It’s worth making a call to SERVPRO of Geauga County and let our trained, professional crews, handle the situation safely and correctly.

• We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
• Our technicians are highly trained in water restoration techniques
• We use s500 IICRC Restoration Standards (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
• Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment

Call Us Today – We Are Here to Help – (440) 564-7266.