Restoring Flooded Basements

Homeowners situated by nearby bodies of water face flooding instances quite often. Strong forces of nature can disrupt a home and leave it upside down in a matter of moments. The real danger is if a broken tree branch causes a sewage leak inside your basement. The raw sewage can seep in through a shattered window and remain trapped in your carpeting. Sewage is extremely toxic and carcinogenic. Contact should be avoided at all times with the nasty sludge. Seal off the basement with a few towels and let the pros discard them for you.

There are a few items you will need in order to begin the treatment process. You’ll need a sump pump to drain out the sewage, a wet vacuum, a dehumidifier and an air blower. You will want to wear a dust mask, thick rubber gloves, boots and a protective suit. You can rent out the items listed above and purchase everything else. The main drawback is that it is cheaper and more recommended to contact a technician instead. They have the experience to resolve a flooded basement and inspect for potential mold growth.

Flooding also paves the way for mold breeding, which can turn into the black mold if not treated on the spot. Mold is very similar to sewage in that it is very harmful to your health. Long term exposure to black mold can cause heart attacks, blindness, cancer and ultimately death. Cleaning a basement after a flooding situation is imperative. Remember, the deeper the water, the more expensive the cleanup will cost. Make sure you contact a well-referred restoration provider and have them take the estimates before determining a final price.

Mississauga Restoration Can Always Lend a Hand

Our group of trained IICRC technicians will stop by your place and get all the water safely removed before your very eyes! Our pros will take the necessary estimations before calculating a very fair price rate. Call us 24/7 if you’ve incurred any flooding inside your basement.