Preparing Your Basement for Storm Damage

7/17/2018 (Permalink)

In some parts of the country, rain can be an almost daily occurrence during the summer. Flooding is a very real hazard when this happens, and that’s inconvenient, and even dangerous, possibly causing a lot of damage. Your possession can be ruined, and building structures can often be affected negatively. In these times, you can contact a professional water restoration company for help. Such a company is an expert in water damage cleanup and repair.

While flooding can’t be predicted most of the time, educating yourself on the most common flood-prone areas of your home or business will help you be prepared to handle such an event, and even to prevent it. Some areas of your home or business are going to be more apt to experience water damage than others during storms, such as low-lying areas like basements and cellars.

Basements and cellars, the lowest parts of a house or building, need to be regularly inspected during wet weather since they have a number of easy entry points for water. If there is heavy rainfall during inclement weather, or if the building is near a body of water such as a lake or river, they are going to be in danger. Keep an eye open for cracks in the foundation, ceiling, and walls of these areas

Ensure that the doors and windows of the basement or cellar area are properly sealed against wet conditions. Entryways are also a potential problem area; make sure they are free of standing water and debris so that people don’t get hurt.

Take steps to make sure that water is drained away from the foundations of your buildings. Standing water in these areas can create weaknesses in walls and foundational elements, eventually allowing water to leak into your basement area.

Our team of professionals here at SERVPRO of Huron and East Seneca Counties is experienced in all repairs and cleanup needs from damages caused by water and fire, and mold remediation is one of our specialties. You can call us at (419) 443-1790, or visit our website: SERVPRO of Huron and East Seneca Counties