When Your Basement Floods, Call SERVPRO®
Too many homeowners have come down their basement steps to find a pool of murky water. Flooding can be attributed to all sorts of things—insufficient drainage around basement walls, heavy rains, a faulty sump pump, or a combination of these factors. But one thing is certain: water follows the path of least resistance, finding cracks and holes through basement walls. If it can get in, it will.
SERVPRO is highly trained in water damage restoration including basement and crawlspace flooding. We have the experience, expertise, and equipment needed to remove the water and dry your basement. Our water removal and drying process emphasizes monitoring and documentation to validate that your property is dry.
24-Hour Emergency Water Removal Service
Basements can flood day or night, on weekends and holidays. That’s why SERVPRO offers 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year. You can expect an immediate response.
Faster to Any Size Basement Emergency
Immediate action is crucial when dealing with flooded basements. With more than 2,300 SERVPRO locations in the U.S. and Canada, we’re strategically positioned to be Faster to any size disaster™.
Highly Trained Water Restoration Specialists
As water damage specialists, SERVPRO has the expertise and advanced training to get your basement dried properly and any affected belongings or documents cleaned and dried. They use scientific drying principles and provide validation and documentation that your property is dry, and the job is complete.
What to Do when your Basement Floods
There are a few things you can do before the professionals arrive:
- Turn off the circuit breakers for the basement or other wet areas of the home, if you can safely reach the distribution panel.
- Look for the water source, and if it’s something you can address, such as a burst water pipe, shut off the water.
- Document the damage by taking photos and videos of the flood and any damaged items. This will come in handy as you deal with insurance.
- Wear protective gear like rubber boots, gloves or a face mask due to contaminated water.
To find out more, visit our FAQ and Glossary or contact the SERVPRO professionals near you.