Basement Flood

Basement flood is among the many natural disasters that plague the home, can be destructive to a home and the lives within it. Basements usually serve as storage and preservation areas for valuable and water sensitive materials. Basement flooding can lead to loss of property, possible displacement, and structural damage which can lead to costly home repairs.

Basement flooding may occur due to natural factors such as melting of ice and snow, excessive rainfall, and underground seepage through foundation faults. Basement flooding may also occur due to faults and damage to manmade structures such as burst or leaking pipes,  backed up septic tanks, or a simple overflowing toilet, overflowing tub, or overflowing sink.

Basement flooding can be very stressful and frustrating for a homeowner. Due to the fact that basements are not always in use, the problem may have progressed before it is detected. There is no reason to panic though, a profession basement flood and water damage clean up company can mitigate the problem, and assist in restoring your basement to its pre-flood state.

Should you suffer from a basement flood, you should contact a professional to clean up the flood. Do not attempt to clean the water yourself as there are potentially life-threatening risks:

• Water is a conductor of electricity, and contact with the saturated area could transmit a fatal shock to you or your family and pets should the flood be engaged with live electric current.
• According to OSHA, “Floodwater often contains infectious organisms, including intestinal bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Shigella; Hepatitis A Virus; and agents of typhoid, paratyphoid and tetanus.” (https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/Bulletin2.pdf)
• Absolutely avoid coming in contact with the flood water as much as possible. If you can avoid it altogether, then do so, and leave the basement flood cleanup to a Southern Premium Restoration.
• In many cases, homeowners insurance will cover some or all of the cost of hiring a professional basement flood cleanup company like Southern Premium Restoration, and we can work with your deductible to help with the cost.

Finally, if you do have a basement flood. Southern Premium Restoration always offers a free estimate to let you know the expected expense and how we can help you in your time of need.

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