Deerfield Beach FL Basement Flooding

Basements are natural attractions for water. They are the lowest lying area in any home or business, and water and gravity have a thing going. When the three elements merge, you have a flooded basement.

Not that you are alone….98% of homeowners will deal with basement flooding at some point, and the remaining 2% will still be worrying about when it’s going to happen to them.

If you do find yourself with a flooded basement, act quickly, but act smartly. Shut off the electricity to your basement (heck, just shut it off to your entire house….always err on the side of caution). The electrical system should be checked out by a qualified electrician before it is reactivated.

Shut off the gas as well. Gas can frequently escape during flood events, and it only takes a spark to trigger a fairly unpleasant result.

Wear protective clothing, waterproof boots, and heavy duty gloves. If you suspect mold may be present, wear a protective face mask to filter out harmful spores.

Use submersible pumps or a shop-vac to remove excess water from your basement. If the water is very deep, do not pump it out too quickly. The sudden pressure changes could actually cause the walls to collapse.

Open windows and doors to circulate air and finish removing all residual moisture from the basement. Clean and repair all furniture, valuables, and appliances (appliances will need to be checked out by an electrician before further use).

With Hurricane Season 2010 in full swing, contact your local IICRC certified water damage restoration service.