Flooded Basement & Crawlspace
Water Cleanup in Ellicott City
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Flooded Basement and Crawlspace Restoration Services
Rain enters through cracks in the floor or wall foundation during natural flooding. Water heater leaks, burst pipes, sewage backups, washing machine leakage or other appliances also contribute to flooding in basements - often the primary cause. R1 Ellicott City offers property damage restoration for these reasons as well. So if your basement or crawlspace are flooding contact R1 Ellicott City today to begin property restoration in Ellicott City MD.
Your Basement is Flooded - Now What?
Basements or crawlspaces may become submerged in water after heavy rainstorms, leading to anywhere from minor puddles, inches or even feet of floodwater pouring in. No matter whether it comes from groundwater or rainfall, homeowners will still experience tragedy due to floodwater damage - especially if items such as personal belongings and furniture have been completely lost due to widespread flooding. We can help put your home back together again. Here are a few things you should do immediately after experiencing a basement flood.
After a Basement is Flooded
- Immediately shut off the electrical supply to your home
- Shut off the main water supply to prevent further water from coming in
- See if it’s safe to enter your home by checking for structural damage ie cracks, holes, etc.
- Avoid direct contact with floodwater, which contains unsafe contaminants.
- Call R1 Ellicott City your restoration professionals
- Document your flood damaged items with photo’s
Clean-up Process for a Flooded Basement
When faced with a flooded basement or crawlspace, immediate action are necessary to extract the excess water. While hiring a disaster restoration company might seem excessive in terms of pumps to pump it out quickly and professionally, these specialists have extensive training to evaluate and remediate damage. Excessively quick removal could weaken foundation walls; insufficient removal could start mold growth infestation. Always consult water damage restoration professionals if your home becomes submerged by floodwaters to keep you and your property safe from further harm.
Restoration 1 Ellicott City are experts at water disaster restoration, offering drying homes, pumping out excess water and controlling mold growth to minimize extensive water damage to properties. Let us come visit your home within 48 hours to make sure mold doesn't spread further and extend beyond any potential repair efforts.
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