A flooded basement presents much more than a nuisance. It presents a potentially dangerous and even lethal situation. Two of the greatest dangers of a flooded basement are that of electrocution and gas leaks. Individually, these are hazardous, but together, they can be deadly. If you are dealing with this emergency, you must seriously consider getting qualified assistance to complete the resulting clean up and repair of your flooded basement.

Flooded Basement Repair

The first step in this process is to make sure the electricity to your home is completely disconnected from the electrical grid by removing the electrical meter face from the meter pan. (Note: Your electrical company or local fire department will need to assist with this.) Secondly, if you have gas service to your home, you must make sure to turn off the gas to your home from the outside meter by using a wrench and turning the metal stub left or right so the stub is perpendicular to the pipe.

With your utilities taken care of, you have one more item to attend to before you begin the clean up of your flooded basement. Obtain a gas powered sump pump and feed the inlet hose down your basement stairs. Place the outlet hose outside on a responsible downgrade and let the pump do the work.

Flooded Basement Clean Up in New Baltimore MI

Once you have removed the standing water from your basement, you can begin the arduous task of assessing the extent of the water damage and begin your clean up. First, you must dispose of all electrical appliances which the electrical motors were submerged. Second, remove all debris from the basement. Third, remove all flooring, wood trim, insulation, drywall, and electrical outlets that were submerged.

Before you replace all the damaged items, you  should consider installing interior or exterior drains, sealing foundation flaws and cracks, and even making sure the grade of the ground surrounding your house slopes away from your home. All of these prevention tactics can help to prevent another water damage emergency.

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Flooded Basement Help

Whether insured or paying out of pocket, the best way to get the water damage repair done safely and correctly is to have a licensed contractor do the work for you.