Sump Pumps Save Commercial Buildings from Atlanta Water Damage

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

We Recommend that our Atlanta commercial property owners check on their sump pumps every six months to prevent severe water damage.

In Atlanta commercial and residential properties, you will find that sump pump drainage systems are a standard technology found in the basement. A sump pump contains water-extracting technology, which includes a small motor so that water can be pumped out. Sump pumps are very beneficial when there is any building that is highly susceptible to flooding. 

Commercial Sump pumps 

Commercial sump pumps are very different from residential sump pumps because of their size. Commercial buildings need a sump pump that can handle more massive amounts of water damage and possible moisture issues. In some of Atlanta's commercial buildings, we have found sump pumps that contain dual pumps. When flood or water damage occurs in a commercial building, the sump pump takes the water and moves it to a wet well attached to the commercial building.   

Two types of commercial sump pumps:

Commercial sump pump drainage systems are sold in two different categories: (Floor Mounted and Guide Rail Submersible Pumps)

What is a Floor-Mounted Sump Pump Drainage System?

Here in Atlanta, our SERVPRO technicians have noticed that floor-mounted sump pumps are the most common in the buildings that we service. We believe that these are the most popular sump pumps because they provide enough power to remove gallons of water and are easy to maintain. A floor-mounted sump pump sits above the basement floor, allowing quick access and easy maintenance. 

What is a Guide- Rail submersible Sump pump?

Guide-rail submersible sump pumps are more expensive than floor-mounted sump pumps. The cost difference is because the system is usually hidden in the floor or a wall to save space. Due to the submersible pump being attached to a guide rail, it is easy to raise and lower the pump for maintenance.  

Although these are the two types of sump pumps, many brands make and design these types of pumps. (We currently do not have a brand that we recommend, but you can find some of the best options in 2020 here) 

We recommend that all of our commercial clients install a sump pump. With a sound sump pump drainage system installed, all concerns of severe water damage can be nullified. Of the two types of pumps, we do not have a preferred version to recommend because we have seen both save thousands of dollars worth of damage. 

Sump pumps are critical to have installed in commercial buildings. The installation of a single pump can potentially save an owner thousands of dollars in commercial water damage. We have seen buildings without sump pumps having water damage that was unnoticed for months, causing mold damage. In our previous blogs, we have discussed what mold damage can do if left to grow. 

Give us a call at (404) 835-0200 if your commercial property undergoes water damage due to a broken pipe or malfunctioning sump pump. SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta is a team of restoration professionals that can handle any size disaster. We are here to serve the Atlanta community with integrity backing our name.