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Most of us have folders of important documents like insurance contracts, guarantees, birth and death documents, wills, social security cards, and even identification documents. When a flood strikes your home or business, one of the most tedius tasks can be to recover those soaked documents. We have fast Flooded Basement Cleanup techniques and our team will arrive fast to help you. Floods, freezing pipes, rain or fire surpression and other disasters can leave your documents and papers all wet. Even thou you might think your documents are damaged beyond restoration, if the proper steps are taken quickly enough they can be restored 100%. Our Water Damage Restoration Contractors are highly trained in the most recent Document Drying methods and have access to the newest technology to be able to handle any job from a small home to a large corporation.
In addition, we offer the most up to date Mold Remediation and Content Cleaning services.
From documents or books to magnetic and micrographic media. It will be more cost effective to restore rather to replace.
You can reach us at 1-800 222-6815 if you are having any water, Fire Restoration, Sewage Damage Cleanup or mold problems!
Dealing with Water Damage Caused by a Flooded Basement
Water damage usually frequents the basement more often than the upper levels of a home. This is because the basement is situated beneath ground level, and underneath the basement, there typically lies a sump pit – a hole where drainage and rain are funneled to.
Causes of floods
In the US, the leading cause of water damage to the basement is often due to the failure of the sump pump. A sump pump drains water that accumulates in the sump pit. If the sump pump’s failure isn’t the reason, other possible culprits could be a broken water pipe, a failed water heater, or valves leading to outdoor pool lines or sprinkler systems that haven’t been shut off. Though not very common, flooding caused by natural disasters extends the most extensive water damage to the basement and the whole home over the others.
Play it safe when in flood
It's always best to be on the safe side when your basement is flooded - you should never step into a flooded basement. Always look around to see if there are any electrical appliances plugged in. If possible, switch off the main power supply that feeds the whole house before inspecting.
If your home is prone to flooding, it’s a good idea to keep any expensive items, appliances, and furniture away from the basement to prevent costly water damage. Heating and cooling systems should be mounted on walls or installed in upper levels. If you feel it’s a waste of basement space, home furnishings and appliances could be placed on platforms or blocks that raise them from the floor and keep them a safe distance from floodwater should flooding occur.
Invest in flood insurance
Though it is an added cost, investing in flood insurance is a good option. Water damage caused a flooded basement can easily deplete your savings even if it occurs just once. Check if your community is one of the 19,000 in the US under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Predict the future
Before purchasing or building a house, here are a number of things you can check out in advance to avoid future water damage. It's wise to check the flood risk status of the surrounding area – not only yours. If your house lies on a slope of 2% or more it will draw water down the slope and away from your house so this is a good thing. If you are purchasing, inspect the basement to see if there are any water level markings on the walls. Check out the edges of the floor for signs of moisture. Recent signs of even minor water damage can indicate flooding.
Observe and be alert
Last and the most important advice - always keep alert. Be on the lookout for any cracks and holes in the floor and walls. To guard against water damage, waterproof your basement by applying a waterproofing coat. If you can afford it, have a sump pump installed. Clean and keep your drains free from debris. Always maintain your home and don’t make carelessness the reason for water damage woes.
