04/08/2017
If your basement flooded recently, keep reading for tips on how to proceed.
1. Never Enter a Flooded Basement
Basement floods do more than cause property damage: they can also pose a threat to you and your family members. If you wake up in the morning and come downstairs only to see that your basement is filled with water, call an electrician and certified cleanup specialist at Dueling Wolves Intl.
2. Have the Water Removed
If you find more than two feet of water in your basement, the fire dept may be of assistance Dueling Wolves Intl. can also pump out the water with our industraial pump and properly dry out the basement instead of attempting to remove the water yourself.
It’s imperative that you remove the water as quickly as possible. The damp environment gives mold a chance to grow, and mold will only compound your property damage costs.
3. Deal With Your Damp Objects
If you want to effectively dry your basement, you can’t leave any wet items behind. Remove everything that got wet, from couches to bookshelves, and place them in an area where they can dry out, like the garage. Hopefully, your insurance company can compensate you for the damaged items and the cost of repairing the basement and removing mold. File an insurance claim as soon as possible after the flood.
Along with removing wet objects, carpet should be removed as well. Sometimes the carpet is salvageable, but usually the carpet and the padding beneath it both need total replacement.
4. Dry the Area
Your basement WON’T dry on its own. You’ll probably need to buy or rent fans or even industrial blowers. You can use an industrial dehumidifier to remove excess moisture, help your basement dry faster, and minimize mold’s chances of growing. Dueling Wolves Intl. can provide these these services to restore your basement.
5. Take Steps to Prevent Mold Before It Grows
Damp, dark conditions allow mold to flourish. Mold can pose a health threat, and if you discover mold in the weeks after the flood, you might have to remove entire chunks of drywall. Call the professionals at Dueling Wolves Intl. to properly clean your damaged area.
We only use all-organic botanical products to thoroughly clean and disinfect your walls. We utilize HEPA air scrubbers that filter out mold spores and allergens along with an industrial dehumidifier and blowers to quickly dry out the area to kill exsisting and prevent future mold growth.
6. Prevent Future Floods
After the flood happens, try to figure out what caused it in the first place. Did a heavy storm flood your lawn and drain into the basement? Do you have cracks in your foundation? Do you need to replace your sump pump or upgrade it to a newer model? Talk to a professional to learn how to update your basement, fix your foundation, or change your landscaping and gutters to prevent another flood.
Basement floods can be devastating, but once they happen, you can take steps to save your property and prevent future flooding. A full report along with recommendations for repairs and possible solutions will be provided. We’ll do our best to keep you from experiencing a devastating basement flood ever again.
