Our Services
HVAC
Our licensed technicians have the expertise to handle repair and replacement of your Heating and Cooling systems.
Plumping
From water heaters and bladder tanks to well pumps and boilers, we have the expertise to remediate the issues.
Electrical
Work with our electricians to get your appliances and electrical systems back online.
Construction
We not only general contract the project, but we can help rebuild what was destroyed.
Commercial Drying
Drying out your home is critical, but doing it the right was is even more critical.
Disinfection
All sorts of growth can happen after a flood. It is important to disinfect properly to prevent issues down the road.
Mold Prevention
There are many critical steps that need to be done to prevent mold and mildew growth. Let us do it for you.
Insurance Management
We work with you and your insruance to make sure you get the issue resolved and covered by your insurance.
Remediation Steps
Start Here!
Take a look at the following remediation steps
1) ⚠️ Pre-Entry Safety Check (DO NOT SKIP)
Biggest risks: electrocution, gas, structural failure
Before entering:
Turn OFF power to the crawl space at the breaker
Shut off gas/propane if lines run through crawl
Look for:
Sagging floors above
Bowed foundation walls
Standing water touching electrical components
👉 If water is above outlets or you suspect structural compromise:
Do NOT enter → call a professional (restoration contractor or structural engineer)
2. Controlled Water Removal (CRITICAL STEP)
Goal: Avoid foundation collapse from pressure imbalance
❗ Golden Rule:
Never pump out a flooded crawl space all at once
Why:
Outside soil is still saturated
Rapid removal creates hydrostatic pressure imbalance
This can cause:
Cracked foundation walls
Floor slab heaving
Structural shifting
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✔️ Proper Pumping Method
Use:
Submersible pump (preferred)
Or trash pump for debris-heavy water
Pumping sequence:
Remove ~1/3 of the water depth
Wait 12–24 hours
Repeat until empty
👉 Example:
18 inches of water → pump down 6 inches → wait → repeat
3) Equipment Setup
Recommended tools:
Submersible sump pump (1/3–1/2 HP for residential)
Discharge hose directed far away from foundation (20+ ft)
GFCI-protected power source
Pro tip:
If heavy sediment is present:
Use a trash pump first
Then switch to a sump pump for final removal
4) Initial Debris Removal
After most water is gone:
Remove:
Mud/silt
Organic debris
Damaged insulation
Vapor barriers
👉 Floodwater in Michigan events often carries:
Bacteria
Fuel residue
Agricultural runoff
7) Critical Systems Check
Before closing up:
Inspect:
HVAC ducts (often contaminated)
Electrical wiring
Plumbing lines
👉 Replace anything that was submerged if compromised
5) Drying & Dehumidification (MOST IMPORTANT LONG TERM)
This determines whether you avoid mold or not
Immediate actions:
Install:
High-volume air movers
Commercial dehumidifier (LGR type preferred)
Targets:
Humidity < 60%
Wood moisture content < 15%
Timeline:
3–7 days minimum drying
Longer if soil is saturated
8) Rebuild & Protection (Don’t Skip This Step)
Most failures happen because this step is ignored.
Install:
New 6–20 mil vapor barrier
Consider encapsulation system
Add or upgrade:
Sump pump system (with backup battery)
Interior drain tile if recurring issue
9) Long-Term Flood Protection Strategy
Given your shoreline exposure:
Strongly recommended upgrades:
Crawl space encapsulation + sealed system
Perimeter drainage improvements
Elevate utilities out of crawl space
Install water level alarms / remote monitoring
6) Disinfection & Mold Prevention
fter drying begins:
Apply antimicrobial treatment to:
Joists
Subfloor
Foundation walls
Optional but recommended:
Borate-based wood treatment (long-term mold resistance)
Common Mistakes
❌ Pumping water out too fast
Can Cause Major Structural Damage
❌ Using household fans only
There is not enough capacity to properly remove the water quick enough.
❌ Reinstalling insulation too early
If you start this process too early, you will have mold growth!
❌ Skipping disinfection
Just because you can’t see bacteria, it is still there.
❌ Not addressing groundwater intrusion source
We dont want this to happen again. Make a plan!
