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How to Clean Up a Flooded Basement

Carolina Restoration Services is on call 24/7 for flood cleanup, flood damage repair and flood damage restoration needs in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When you call us, we will quickly dispatch a team to your location to assess the flood damage, identify the source of the flooding, stop the flow (if necessary), and then begin the cleanup and dry out process. We are licensed and IICRC certified, our water damage restoration technicians can help with your basement flood and any of these other issues that might have occurred along with it. Call (984) 205-2413 for a quote.<br>

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How to Clean Up a Flooded Basement

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  1. When your home suffers water damage, one of the likeliest places for that water damage to occur is in your basement. Flooding can be caused by broken pipes, leaky appliances, storms, and sewage backup, and a number of other man made and natural reasons. A flooded basement can result in structural and foundational damage to your home if not fixed quickly enough. If your home or business has a basement flood, it’s important to find a company that provides flood damage restoration services in Raleighand surrounding areas. Carolina restoration services provide 24/7 basement flood cleanup in Clayton NCand the neighboring cities and towns. 

  2. When your basement is flooded, you need help fast. Read on for the right way to safely dry it out and fix the water damage. 1. Retrieve and Remove In order to reduce the chances of mold growth in your home after a flood, you need to remove wet materials from your basement as quickly as possible and dry off any remaining dampness.

  3. 2. Extract Water If the water is only a couple of inches deep, then you may be able to remove it using a wet/dry vacuum or portable sump pump. If you're wading through several inches of water or more, though, then you'll likely need to call in professional water damage repair team.

  4. 3. Remove Furniture and Important Items If possible, you should remove furniture and important or valuable personal items before beginning cleanup. The sooner you remove furniture, the better your chance of saving the item. Store wet furniture in a cool, dry place until you can properly dry and disinfect the items.

  5. 4. Run a Dehumidifier and Fans To prevent mold from forming after a basement flood, homeowners should keep humidity levels as low as possible. Open any and all windows you can, then run a dehumidifier and fans to increase ventilation and lower humidity levels.

  6. 5. Clean and Disinfect After the water is extracted and the basement thoroughly dried, a process of decontamination is carried out. Any salvageable items touched by flood waters should carefully be washed in hot water and sterilized to kill harmful bacteria and fungus.

  7. 6. Repair the Water Damage When cleaning and drying a flooded basement, it may be necessary to make repairs to the structural elements. Every flood is different and thus the specific repairs will vary. Depending on the damage involved, you may need to install new drywall, new flooring, cabinets, or countertops. In other cases you may be able to just paint walls or refinish wood surfaces.

  8. Call 24/7 To Get A Quick Response For Basement Flood Repair in Clayton NC Contact Us: (984) 205-2413 Email:info@crsnc.net Our Address:3401 Gateway Centre Blvd.Morrisville, NC 27560 Hours of Operation We are open Monday-Sunday 24 hours a day. 365 days per year.

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