How To Remove Water In The Elevator Shaft

11/16/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO today if there is any standing water in your commercial elevator!

Water Getting Inside The Elevator Shaft Is Common 

Although standing water in the elevator shaft is common, you must be aware that it limits the elevator's functionality, and it can also cause a hefty amount of damage. So, when you find out that there is water in the elevator shaft, here is what you need to do about it!

If there is water in the elevator shaft, you need to take the following 3 steps to ensure you minimize damages. 

How Can Water Get Inside The Elevator Shaft

Suppose you are wondering how water gets inside the elevator shaft in the first place. The most common way the SERVPRO professionals have seen is when water seeps inside the shaft through the pit's walls. Water seepage is usually caused by water damage from a pipe burst or buildings with cracks in the concrete or has leaky foundations. Foundation leaks are the most common cause of water getting inside the elevator shaft. The risk for foundation leaks is significantly higher for building near areas with a higher water table and where the land is poorly drained.

3 Steps To Take When Water Is In The Elevator Shaft  

1) Halt Elevator Usage For The Time Being

The first and probably the most important thing you need to do is stop elevator usage as long as there is water in the elevator shaft. It is common knowledge that water near an electrical system can cause an electrical short circuit and, in the worst case, even fire. Also, if there is someone in the elevator, a short circuit may lead to them being trapped. 

2) Contact The Elevator Service Provider

You might think that ordinary staff working at the premises may know how to service the damaged elevator. However, that is not the case. You need to contact the elevator service provider as soon as possible because they have the required expertise to ensure that the elevator does not receive any additional damage. Let the experts do the job for you!

3) Contact A Professional Water Restoration Company

Lastly, contact a professional water restoration company like SERVPRO to remove the water in the elevator shaft. With qualified technicians and years of experience, your safety will be ensured. We will remove the water from the elevator shaft and make sure there is no more water intrusion that can damage the electrical system.

Also, water being stuck in the elevator shaft can lead to mold growth. Fortunately, SERVPRO can help with mold restoration as well.

Why Choose SERVPRO For Elevator Water Damages?

SERVPRO ensures that there is no mold or other intoxicants and takes out water from the shafts by carefully carrying out the following steps:

1. We use a suitable sump pump and remove all the standing water in the elevator shaft. The remaining water is then wiped out with the help of a suitable water extraction machine.
2. We use IICRC cleaning techniques to remove any mold damages. 
3. We take the necessary steps to ensure water does not seep in anymore, and the elevator is safe to use again. 

If you want complete water restoration cleanup, SERVPRO is your best bet. SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties is available 24/7 to help you with any water loss.