What to do when there is water in your basement

Just imagine one morning you wake up and you move to your basement. What do you see?

It is water everywhere! Now you are confused about what should you do?

Here are a few steps to help you with such a situation:

1. Identifying the cause:

There can be several reasons due to which water may fill or clog in your basement. It can be due to the excessive rain due to which your basement got flooded but if this is not then look for the cause.

There can be a lean in any pipeline or maybe a frozen pipe. If there is some faulty pipeline, then close your main water pipeline to stop the further water flow. If not keep looking for the cause from far and do not jump into the water without keeping in mind the safety measures.

If you cannot identify any source, contact a professional water removal services who can deal with the situation since they are experts on such matters.

2. Call your Insurance company:

Once your issue is resolved and the situation is under control contact your insurance company. Do not hesitate and wait for several days. Call them immediately to initiate the claim process.

Describe the issue and they will guide you about the whole process starting from the document to the percentage of claim you will receive.

Do not forget to get a copy of a bill for the water removal service as this will greatly affect the claim amount. Stick to the timeline provided by them and comply with their advice. The quicker you receive the claim, the faster you can get your basement working.

3. Use a water pump to remove water:

You can use a vacuum to remove the water from your basement if it is partially flooded.

Keep in mind that you do not plug the wires nearby to water or the wet outlets. Ensure all the wires are insulated and adhere to the user manual.

In case you do not have a vacuum or there is a large amount of water called a water removal service can resolve your issue.

4. Remove all the damaged stuff:

Once all the water is removed from your basement check for the material which can be used, and which is destroyed.

Remove all the material on which algae or fungi may grow spreading skin infections. All the items made up of paper, fabric, wood, the cardboard will attract mold so throw them.

Items made of metal can be used. All the material which you think can be used should be put in the sun to dry them out. If you have drywall in your basement, it can probably be used again after drying but if they are not in good condition, contact the water removal service to brief you about the same.

5. Manage your Gutters:

If your basement has gutters and then there are chances of the basement getting flooded by them. You need to keep a proper check on them.

Get these gutters cleaned monthly and ensure that no solid waste such as leaves, sticks, papers, cardboard get stuck in them. You can hire a water removal service to keep a check on them.

The gutters should also be properly covered with lids and a drain spout should be there to constantly keep the matter flowing further.

6. Check your Pipelines:

Once the basement is unflooded check your pipeline for possible leaks to avoid such situations. Immediately get the pipelines replaced whenever there is a leak or there is a possibility of rust deposition on them.

Always check the drains, washing machines, and water tank pipes from time to time to ensure their smooth functioning. In case of leaks ask the water damage service to rectify them immediately.

 7. Call your contractor:

Although we have tried to cover all the possibilities there can be many other factors due to which there can be such instances.

It is always advisable to contact water damage services to resolve your issue to the best of their capabilities. They have the expertise and know-how to quickly tackle such a situation.

Keep in mind!!

Always keep in mind that your safety should be your priority! Tackling this issue can be alone can be challenging and dangerous. There are chances of getting electric shock due to the electrical appliances in the basement.

You may get yourself electrocuted if safety measures are not in place.

Thus, it is recommendable to hire a water damage service to resolve the issues for you.