Flooded Basements Plaguing Homeowners In Ucon

2/27/2017 (Permalink)

Inclement weather, cracks in your foundation walls, improper grading, broken appliances and plumbing leaks can cause flood damage.

Basement Flooding

Believe it or not, having flooding issues in your basement is a pretty common issue for many homeowners. Rainstorms or melting snow after inclement weather, cracks in your foundation walls, improper grading, broken appliances and plumbing leaks all have an opportunity to cause a variety of problems.
 
Trying to avoid having a flooded basement in your Ucon area home again this year? A quality restoration company can assist with preparing your home to resist issues that cause flooding or help you recover after the situation occurs. If your basement is prone to flooding issues, you should have a plan in place and contact someone to help you keep things under control that you trust.

Start by having your property inspected by an IICRC certified professional, like those available at SERVPRO. Our technicians can help you locate issues before they become a problem and assist you answering a variety of questions you may be asking yourself.
 
Does your property have the proper grading to direct water away from your foundation? SERVPRO can provide you with the services you need to correct the issue and further prepare your property by sealing cracks in your foundation as well.

Would you benefit from the installation of a sump pump with power backups, backflow valves, or additional drainage? SERVPRO can install submersible pumps to help prevent standing water from becoming a problem, combining efforts with backflow valves and optimized drainage to ensure things do not get out of control.

If you have the ability, you can perform some maintenance issues on your own such as cleaning your gutters or adjusting the position of your downspouts. However, you should never attempt water extraction on your own. The water itself could contain a variety of hazards that present additional risks you are unaware of, that you could easily spread throughout your home without knowing it, that causes harm to you or your family. Not to mention the possibility of fines associated with dumping wastewater or contaminated materials illegally.
 
Your protection begins with a call to SERVPRO of Idaho Falls; our professional staff is waiting to assist you with gaining the knowledge you need to protect your home properly during an emergency (208) 523-5365.