Basement Flooding and Concerned Homeowners

2/14/2022 (Permalink)

If you have water damage in your basement, call the experts at SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County, (540) 513-3111.

Basement water damage is a big concern for many homeowners. What can you do to avoid this expensive problem?

Here are a few tips:

Keep your gutters clean and check around your home for pooling water.

Clean your downspouts regularly, and make sure all downspouts drain 5 to 6 feet away from your exterior walls.

Seal any cracks in the walls and floors in your basement to keep it dry.

Invest in a backup drainage system like a battery-powered sump pump.

If you experience heavy rainfalls, avoid using water during storms.

If you have water damage in your basement or anywhere in your home call SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County, (540) 513-3111, so we can get a trained technician to you. A delay of just a few hours might increase the severity of the water damage.

Check to see if your basement is safe to enter. You should never enter a flooded area while the power is still on. Make sure to shut off any power, including electricity and gas, before going into the flooded basement. If the water appears to be over an inch deep, it may be best to wait until the water has been pumped out to enter the basement.

Remember, when you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is critical. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County, is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County, provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Basements are inherently prone to flooding because they are the lowest level of your home. They are normally built partly or entirely below ground level. A basement can flood at any time, although flooding most often occurs during heavy rainfall.

If you have questions about water damage or restoration, call SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County, (540) 513-3111.