SERVPRO Handles Water Removal for Hicksville

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

Water damaged property should be left to the pros. SERVPRO has the team of experts ready for the water restoration service you need.

Hicksville Residents Rely on SERVPRO for Water Removal

Hicksville is known to most New Yorkers as a place for transportation or stock up on IKEA at the only outlet east of the city. The hamlet's humble beginnings as a farming settlement are largely forgotten. 

Building after World War II was one of the biggest catalysts for taking Hicksville from a farming community to a more industrial existence. The number of people who moved to the area after the war highlighted the local infrastructure issues for getting around. One improvement was to elevate the railroad tracks and widen the roads to accommodate the growing population. Unfortunately, to accomplish this, a portion of the existing business district got leveled and turned into a road. Before these improvements occurring, traffic would back up for over half a mile around the Hicksville depot on the Long Island Railroad's (LIRR) mainline. 

The arrival of the railroad to the Hicksville area was a large part of the hamlet's growth. It originated as part of a 5,000-acre land purchase by Robert Williams from the local Matinecock Indian tribe. Initially, the land was miles upon miles of prairie grass and little else. The area did not get developed for nearly two hundred years when Valentine Hicks formed a land association and laid the foundation for a community in 1834.

The newly founded Hicksville was still far away from other townships and considered "in the middle of nowhere." Hicks was instrumental in negotiating the LIRR to travel through the hamlet as he was a member of the board of directors and the second acting president. The Hicksville Station began operation in 1837.

With a regular stop on the LIRR mainline, Hicksville industries arose that could ship goods to other Burroughs and beyond. By this point, farming had become a minor business for residents. German immigrants came into the area and created a majority for a period. The first newspaper established, the Long Island Central Zeitung, which began publishing in 1873, was printed in German. More businesses started in the township, and by the end of the 1800s, Hicksville had

• Central bank
• Library
• Numerous industrial plants
• Even a pickle works. 

Hicksville Gardens is still a draw for tourists that are also architectural enthusiasts as it was zoned for the building of large estate homes. As wealthy families moved in, there was twice an attempt to change the hamlet's name to either Waldorf or Quentin as it was felt that "Hicksville" made a poor impression.

What Causes Toilet Backups That Need Water Removal in Hicksville Properties?

Toilet backups are one of the most severe issues that require water removal in Hicksville homes. The water contaminates everything it touches, and it is not uncommon for the use of controlled demolition to be a part of the restoration services.

When SERVPRO technicians tackle this type of cleanup, they also diagnose the reason that the backup occurred. Some of the most frequently seen reasons for this type of water damage in a structure include:

• Blocked drains causing the toilet to back up
• Obstructed vents that block airflow into the sewer and cause a vacuum stopping all water flow
• Tree roots
• Overloaded storm drains
• Septic system in need of servicing

While SERVPRO techs diagnose the issue by inspecting the property, they also treat the water with biocides to make it safer to handle and begin the extraction process. During this phase, the techs perform any needed controlled demo and set up the drying equipment.

SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview at (516) 733-1800 supports the local Hicksville community with all types of water removal needed.