How To Handle a Flooded Basement

3/31/2020 (Permalink)

One of the most dreaded things to happen when you turn on your light switch to head down the stairs to your basement is seeing water rising from the floor and headed up the walls. 

Whether your flooded basement is the result of torrential rain, a broken dam, or melting winter snows, the result is almost always the same: unwanted standing water. 

There are ways to get rid of the water that are better than others. These three tips will help keep your home safe even after the water has been cleaned up. Check these out below: 

1. Switch Off the Utilities

Make sure the electricity is turned off. Power usage and water can make for an unsafe situation. If you can't find out where to turn your water off in your home, call your local utility company to help out. 

2. Locate a Professional Team- like SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties 

Many people panic when they find their basement floor flooded with water, which is completely understandable. The loss of stored items, children’s bedrooms, or an extra living area with all the additional items is not desired when filled with water. Calling a local company to clean up your water ensures that it's done the right way the first time.  We can get there faster and create a plan to create a better situation for the water to damage less of your property.

3. Remove the Standing Water

The first thing the water damage team will typically do is remove the standing water and investigate for signs of structural damage. Water removal is important because standing water can:

• Encourage mold growth
• Cause foundation damage
• Ruin walls and insulation

Once the water is gone, the team can begin cleaning and disinfecting the area, and, if needed, technicians can generally begin rebuilding the damaged areas.

Call your local SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties today. We are here to help 24/7 with your emergency water damages.