How to prevent Basement Floods

2/14/2022 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Nixa/Branson today at (417) 724-0084 if you have a flooded basement.

Spring rains can bring out the worst in flawed grading and foundations, this could leave you with a mess in your home basement. With spring just around the corner, it’s a great time to assess your property before things go wrong. There are some measures you can take now to prevent flooding.

Keep your rain gutters clean and debris free, and make sure they’re pointed away from the foundation of your home.  You want to drain your storm water at least three feet away from your home, so consider running extension or troughs.

Periodically inspect the exterior foundation of your basement’s walls and floors.  Use epoxy to fill any foundation cracks and apply masonry sellers indoors. You might need to call a professional for more serious issues.

During a heavy rain, check around your yard to see where any water may be pooling.  If it is pooling around or toward your homes foundation you will need to call an expert to grade your yard properly.

Make sure your basement is equipped with sump pump with an automatic trigger to sense water in your basement.  This will protect your basement even when you are not home. We recommend that you check your sump pump periodically to make sure it is functioning properly, free of debris and connected to a power source.

Know when to call a professional. Calling a professional for help with a flooded basement is always a good idea. Quickly removing the water and beginning the drying process is essential to lessen the possibility for mold to form, which can greatly increase the damage and cost involved.

SERVPRO has the experience, qualifications and knowledge needed to help you quickly deal with a flooded basement cleanup, because we handle these types of jobs all the time. Let us deal with the stress and get your basement back in working order. Call SERVPRO of Nixa/Branson today at (417) 724-0084 if you have a flooded basement.