3 steps to help with a flooded basement

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

A basement is flooded and in need of Mitigation

1. If at all possible, stop the source of the flooding first. The flooding could come from many sources. A broken water line or a bad water heater could cause your basement to flood. So could clogged or damaged gutters that enable water to pool up near the foundation. Cracked or damaged walls might allow water to seep in from outside during heavy rainstorms.

If water is leaking from inside your home, turn off your water main. If your basement is flooding from the outside, your options may be limited, but do what you can to prevent more water from coming into your basement.

No matter what the cause might be, the result is the same. You have a flooded basement that poses a threat to your family home and collective health. Immediate and effective water mitigation is needed to protect your basement and your health.

2. Call SERVPRO of Winston-Salem North!!!When your basement is flooded with water, time is not on your side. We recommend calling us right away, so we can dispatch someone to your home ASAP and begin pumping water out of your basement.

3. When your home suffers from water damage, you might be able to file a homeowners insurance claim for damages. If the claim is approved, your insurer might pay for the costs to repair your damaged home and furnishings. The claim also might help to pay for water mitigation services.