Home flooding can be devastating, and restoring an affected building is a very difficult challenge. If you’re a professional in the business of disaster recovery, then you know you need the right skills, strategies, and equipment to do the repair correctly and leaving the property in a safe environment for its inhabitants. ABC Equipment Rental & Sales in Brunswick, OH, can help you out with a flood or water intrusion in many ways. They rent out a wide array of construction equipment suitable for each stage of a water intrusion including the top three most important equipment types for water damage remediation.

3 Pieces of Construction Equipment That Can Mitigate Water Damage

1. Vacuums and Pumps

Remove as much of the bulk water that you can with a pump, usually an electric submersible, then finish it off with a vacuum capable of sucking up water. If the water is under one inch use just the vacuum. Continually vacuum the area as water will continue to show up on the floor while it recedes from the walls and other areas. Once it is obvious there is no standing water on the floor it is time to move lots of air and hook up your dehumidifiers.

2. Dehumidifiers

When water has infiltrated a home, the process of moisture removal will become an ongoing endeavor. Moisture can accumulate in any corner after a flood, which requires a detail-oriented approach to fully remove. For the most thorough job, you’ll need high-quality dehumidifiers, such as the Drizair® 12000. These commercial dehumidifiers are capable of pulling out 10 Times as much water as a homeowner dehumidifier, and can work in a wider variety of temperatures than smaller units. Our dehumidifiers are capable of  removing from 15-25 gallons of water PER HOUR. Remember the fan is very important you must move the moist air around the dehumidifier, it has to run all air through its coils to dry it completely.

If you are in need of professional construction equipment in Northeastern Ohio,  make an inquiry with ABC Equipment Rental & Sales in Brunswick or Avon Ohio. They offer sales and short-term leasing of generators, power tools, and more—including all of the water damage remediation equipment listed above. Just call (330)-220-4545 or (440) 934-7368 for questions, or go online to browse their extensive catalog, which includes trusted dealers like Kubota®, Gehl®, Genie®, Mustang®, and Honda®.