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Basement Flooding Problems

Basement flooding is almost as certain as death and taxes…..98% of all basements will have water damage at some point in their lives.  It’s inevitable…..basements are the lowest lying point in any home, and water loves to run downhill.  Draw your own conclusions.

Obviously, the answer would be to simply waterproof your basement, but no basement waterproofing techniques are 100% effective, so your best bet is to take steps to minimize any damage by catching problems before they become serious.

Perform regular inspections of your basement to check for leaks.  Broken window seals, leaky pipes, clogged up drains and downspouts…..fix them before the water is standing six inches deep in your basement.

You can also install a sump pump or sump pit in your basement; these are designed to filter out excess water before it has a chance to back up and become an issue.

Basement flooding cleanup is much the same as any other water damage repair project.   You should determine the source of the water and shut it off.  You should also shut off all utilities to the basement at their source.

Excess water should be removed by using gas powered submersible pumps and shop-vacs, filtering the water out and far away from your home.  Open windows and doors and use high velocity fans to facilitate drying, removing moisture from surfaces and air.  Make sure everything is as dry as possible to reduce the chance for mold growth.  Mold can establish itself very quickly and prove extremely difficult to eradicate.

For best results with all your basement flooding or other water damage needs, contact your local water restoration company.  They are available 24/7 for prompt, courteous service.