Flooding Basement? Follow These Steps

11/23/2021 (Permalink)

Flooded basement in Whitemarsh, PA.

Flooding Basement? Follow These Steps

As a homeowner, one of your biggest nightmares is to discover a flood in your Whitemarsh, PA, house. Of all the places in your home where you might find flooding, the basement could be the most common. Knowing how water can enter your home and get into the basement can help you prevent water damage. If your best efforts still can't hold back the water, make sure you call a professional company to clean up.

Clear the Area

Once you discover a basement flood move any items in or near the water to higher ground. Don't turn on any electronics. It may be helpful to unplug them. However, if black water is in your basement, do not get near it for these reasons:

• Black water contains hazardous materials such as feces and silt.
• You could become ill if you come into contact with black water.
• Black water can be lethal if ingested.
  
  

Get the Right People on the Case

If the flooding is minor, you may be able to use a wet vac to extract water. For more widespread floods, you should hire a water cleanup specialists. Professionals not only have the experience you can rely on, but they also possess the necessary tools and equipment to effectively clean the area. Technicians are accustomed removing floodwater, regardless of how the flood started.

Removal, Drying and Disinfecting

The team will first extract standing water in your basement as well as water that saturated carpet or furniture. Once there is no more water, the crew will thoroughly dry the area with dehumidifiers and dryers. Lastly, technicians will sanitize the floors, walls and other affected materials.

Restoration

Once the crew has cleaned the basement, it's time to replace any items that were damaged. Pipe repair may be necessary, and the team may have to replace flooring and drywall.
Your basement doesn't have to be a loss after flooding. Call in the pros to make the area look as good as new.