Is your basement flooded? Wet and in need of repairs? Sadly this is a horror show to handle out of the blue, and our sympathy is with you. While it would be far better to suggest ways to prevent this from happening, when it’s done, t’s done. Until the professionals arrive to fix the issue, however, there are a few ways you can mitigate the damage to the property and save your home from further hassle.

Is It Inside Or Outside?

Seeing where exactly the water is coming from is definitely the first thing to do. A pipe within the wall or home system could be easy to shutoff and manage, an external one however could prove more challenging. When you know the source of the issue you can capture and manage the area to reduce any further damage. When a recovery expert arrives on the scene they will be able to take over, assess the situation, and ensure the issues at hand are properly handled.

What Can You Save?

With flooding comes damage, not only to property but to the contents of the building, recovery and restoration is in need.  Appliances, personal items, and storage areas can all become damp messes if not correctly dealt with. It’s not simply about moving items, but about correctly restoring or disposing of them as well. Whether saving salvageable belongings or removing the destroyed ones, a team on hand will be able to do the heavy lifting and ensure your home is preserved.

Can You Stop The Water?

Stopping the water that is fuelling the leak or source is also key to stopping any further damage from happening. This may not always be possible but when the team arrives they will know what to do. If the area affected is in your home, attempt to shut off the water to that part of the system. If that doesn’t work then turn off the water to the entire building. Reducing the flow will allow for less damage to occur and far less water to soak into the building itself. The last thing you need is structural damage.

Tackling wet basement repairs can be a daunting task, but with our team of knowledgeable professionals at the ready, you can be sure to handle any task effectively. When you need repairs and restoration from a reliable name, be sure to Call Al-Care DKI for assistance. We can get your home back to new after disaster strikes.