It’s been raining off and on for days. You walk into the basement, and you find water on the floor. What do you do? This water damage is something no homeowner or business owner wants to deal with. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. Sump pumps fail. We have leaks or cracks that let water seep in. It’s a disaster! Your basement is not supposed to have water in it. When this happens, you can use these tips to help prevent excessive damage.
1. Move Quickly to Mitigate Water Damage
The faster you move, the faster you can get things back to normal. There are two things you need to take care of quickly. The first is to figure out why you have water in the basement. Maybe your downspout needs to be adjusted. Or perhaps it is time to clean the sump pump or get a new one. Pinpointing what led to moisture in the basement will help you figure out what to do next.
The next thing to do is remove the water. Reacting quickly and starting to extract water right away will help to mitigate the damages. Call a professional water damage restoration team to help. These teams have industrial equipment that will move water quickly. They have the expertise you need to handle things efficiently.
Fast action prevents mold and other damage to your structure and belongings.
2. Move Items Out of the Water
Next, start moving anything that isn’t ruined out of the water. This includes furniture, appliances, personal belongings, and more. Anything that you can salvage and move to dry ground needs to get out of the wetness. It may be too late for some things. Turn your focus to the items you can still salvage.
If you can, put them in places where they can begin to dry out. You want to make sure the items are safe, so keep that in mind.
3. Dry It Up
Now, let’s get to drying! Everything has to be dry. That means the floor and your belongings. It also means drywall, wood, and structural materials. Again, a professional restoration team will be able to use their industrial equipment to speed up the drying process. Drying materials can take a little while. Depending on the equipment and expertise, it may take several days to dry everything out.
One of the unfortunate side effects of water damage is mold potential. The risk of mold is why you need to move so quickly to extract water and dry things out.
Semper Fi is Here for Your Water Damage Restoration Needs
When you find yourself dealing with water in the basement, or any other water damage issues, we can help! Semper Fi has the expertise and the equipment to extract water, dry things up, and restore your space when the damage occurs. Being proactive and moving quickly are key factors to reducing your water damages when they occur.
We are available 24/7, so don’t hesitate when you find water in the basement. We are here for you!
