Water Damage From Basement Floods in Residential Homes

10/4/2019 (Permalink)

Don't let this happen to you

Even when flooding occurs as the result of a storm, there may be contaminants in the water, including any number of hazardous chemicals, so you want to proceed carefully and wear protective clothing, including a mask, during cleanup.

Naturally, the primary concern in terms of water damage regardless of source is the growth of mold and mildew, which can happen very quickly, so the sooner you can get the basement thoroughly drained and dried the better off you’ll be.

One of the more common causes of basement flooding is groundwater seepage. In this case, rather than water pouring into the basement, it is forced up through cracks in the foundation as the ground outside becomes overly saturated.

In this case, water damage from basement floods in residential homes can be centered particularly on the floor and foundation, which can lead to structural issues.

No matter what the cause, dealing with a basement flood is never a pleasant prospect. Since many people use their basement for storage, belongings and important memorabilia can be damaged or destroyed.

If you can find a safer location to store your precious family heirlooms that are usually recommended. But if that’s not the case, then you should at least try to store these items in water-tight containers and keep them off the ground.