What To Do When Your Basement Suffers From Flooding

Posted by Total Restoration Kelowna on March 18th, 2021

Basements are prone to flooding. Water from the outside during the winter or heavy rainy days can sneak inside your home. And because the basements are low-level areas of the house, water can pool easily.

Many basements also have poor ventilation. When the flooding is not contained or cleaned up right away, it can lead to other problems such as mold formation.

It’s important to have a well-designed basement. Make sure the plumbing pipes are insulated so that they will not freeze and burst in the winter. This is often a cause for flooding in the basement.

Here are the things that you should do in case you have a flooded basement:

Use a sump pump to remove the excess water

People with basements in their homes should invest in a sump pump. Before the winter starts, check to see if your sump pump is working. Most homes already have this but if you move into a new house make sure it is in good condition so you can use it when you need it.

Get the sump pump working as soon as you notice the flooding. It’s important to minimize the water damage and get rid of the water as soon as you can.

Ventilate the room and let it dry completely

After removing the excess water, be sure to dry up the room completely. Use a dehumidifier to suck and dispel excess moisture. Stand-alone dehumidifiers can work for hours, so you can leave them in the basement overnight to do their work. Just make sure you set up the drain properly, else the moisture can leak in the house.

Also, turn on the fan in the room. If the basement has windows, leave them open as long as it is a sunny day outside to allow the inside to dry up naturally.

Clean the floors

Check the extent of the damage on your floors. Scrub areas that have been damaged by the flooding. You can use natural cleaners depending on the type of flooring you have in the basement.

Hire restoration companies

Restoring your basement after flooding is not easy. However, you can hire restoration companies to do the work for you.

What is great about hiring restoration companies in Kelowna is that they can inspect the damage and determine what needs to be done. The water could have gotten under the floors and you might have more problems with your hand. Proper diagnosis is key to restoring your basement effectively.

Make sure you look for experienced and reliable restoration companies in Kelowna such as Total Restoration to get the job done. The sooner this is done, the better. They can also make your basement flood-resistant so you never have to deal with this problem again.

Tom Johnson is the author of this article. For more details about Sewer Backup Services in Kelowna please visit our website: totalrestoration.ca/kelowna