Is Your Basement At Risk Of Flooding

3/28/2020 (Permalink)

Owners of residential property in Ashland, MA know it's not uncommon to find water in your basement. These are often minor issues that you can take care of quickly and that don't cause much damage. However, if extensive flooding occurs, you need to be on your toes and clean it up promptly. If you've never experienced a major flood in your home, it's helpful to understand how one can occur and how you can remove the water and clean up.

Typical Causes

It's important to identify how a flood starts so you can stop the incoming water and minimize the damage. A knowledge of come culprits of flooding can also help you prevent these issues from affecting your home. Pay attention to these issues:

• Broken or leaky pipes
• Main water line break
• Sewer backup
• Poor drainage on your property
  
  

Your Actions

Once you discover a basement flood, you should immediately find the cause and stop it if possible. Next, make sure family members and pets are out of harm's way and remove materials from and around the water. Turn off the power to your home and call a professional flood cleanup company. If you have a pump or a wet vac, start extracting the water and get it out of your home. You should then file a claim with your homeowner's insurance.

What the Pros Will Do

In addition to helping with pipe repair and fixing what caused the water damage, professional crews can get your home back to normal. Technicians will assess the damage and will remove all remaining water from the premises. To discourage the growth of mold and other bacteria, crews will thoroughly dry your home with high-powered fans. They will also use strong chemicals to disinfect all surfaces. The team will tear out ruined materials and will replace them as necessary.

Flooding is never a pleasant ordeal to handle. Luckily, you can rely on the experience of the experts at SERVPRO of Framingham - (508) 370-4400.