What to Do About a Flooded Basement

A Flooded basement can cause irreparable damage, not just to your home but all the items affected by the flood. It's Murphy's law that if a home's going to flood, our most treasured keepsakes are destroyed, including years of family photos to holiday decorations, childhood keepsakes, and those vinyl records you've been saving for the last 30 years (you know what I'm talking about). Even if you have homeowner's insurance you'll never be able to replace your most treasured items; they're lost forever, especially if you put off having the flood problem addressed immediately. Even worse, the water damage that causes moisture and humidity can weaken the structural integrity of the home, leaving you with damaged floors, walls, and even ceiling. Then there's the clean up; getting rid of the damage and preventing mold growth are virtually impossible if you are not properly trained and equipped to dry a basement flood.

First things First

If your basement has flooded, there are some really important things you should know. Entering a wet basement could be hazardous because at this point you could be facing electrical shock, gas leaks, chemical spills, pollutants and structural damage. We highly recommend that you don't enter a flooded area until you are absolutely sure the area is safe. If you are unsure, give us a call and we will advise you accordingly.

SpeedyDry in Toronto specializes in taking care of water damage problems, including flooded basement issues. Our company's certified, highly skilled specialists should be called immediately after the flood has occurred to help access the situation. To keep water damage restoration costs down, it's crucial that you have the flooded basement dried in a timely manner which will significantly minimize your restorative expenses and decrease your chances of having a mold or bacterial issue. It is also especially important that the carpet and furniture are treated immediately to decrease the chance of for microbial growth occurring. In addition, personal property has a better chance of surviving the flood if it is dealt with right away. Most important of all, electrical components that may have gotten soaked with water should be dealt with immediately to avoid hazardous electrical short circuiting. Our team of certified water damage restoration professionals has the equipment, years of experience, and expertise necessary to both repair the water damage and restored your home so its structural integrity isn't compromised.

State of the Art Flood Restoration Technology

SpeedyDry uses only the latest and greatest flood restoration equipment including ultra-sensitive monitoring devices that quickly, completely and accurately gauge the moisture content of the air, building material and content and their highly trained technicians are on call 24/7. The safe and proper cleanup and repair or your flooded basement in the Greater Toronto Area depends on fast action and working with an experienced and dependable flood restoration company, such as SpeedyDry. If you have an emergency, whether it's a flooded basement, a mold problem, fire or smoke damage, or just have some questions or specific inquires, call 416-283-3512 today; we're here to help.