24/7 Sump pump flooded basement in Novi, Waterford, South Lyon & Walled Lake, MI
Your basement sump pump is a critical part of your home's plumbing system. It ejects ground water away from your house and helps keep your basement dry. It is something we suggest is closely monitored, or even better, have a backup sump pump installed as you don’t want a sump pump flooded basement. Unfortunately, a sump pump failure during severe storms that have been more frequent now can lead to tens of thousands in damages. We also recommend property owners call their insurance agent or company to make sure they have sump pump failure insurance coverage as it is typically something that needs to be added above and beyond your standard policy. If you do find water in your basement call R &S Restores at 888-545-8514. We can work with you or with your insurance company, and offer professional water in basement cleanup as it can be essential to prevent further damage to your property.
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Prevent property damage by using R & S Restores Water Mitigation Services in Northville & Waterford, Michigan
The number one call we get in regards to a flooded basement is due to a sump pump failing. If you fail to perform proper water mitigation quickly, secondary water damage and mold are real concerns. When the relative humidity in your house gets too high the moisture in the air has to go somewhere. You may start to see drywall cracks or nail pops, your baseboards may start to separate from the wall, or your doors may not close properly. Do not risk all that. Call R &S Restores, your local property restoration company, at 888-545-8514.
What to do when your basement floods
You basement can flood for several reasons, too much rain, a malfunctioning sump pump, a pipe that bursts: Those are just a few of the calls we get for basement flooding. If your home's below-ground level and unexpectedly takes on water, it's important to follow a basement flooding plan quickly.
1) Contact an electrician Under no circumstances should you ever wade through water in your home's basement until the electricity is safely shut off. In most cases, the circuit breaker is located in the basement. An electrician can make sure area is safe
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2) You may want to contact a plumber or gas company as the water may have flooded the pilot of your water heater or furnace.
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3) Contact R & S Restores we can do a water damage inspection and advise on the best course of action.
4) After knowing it is safe remove as much water as as you can from your flooded basement.
5) Start a property assessment. Anything that's salvageable from a flooded basement should be placed in a clean, dry spot such as a garage where it can begin to dry out. Throw away anything that's ruined beyond repair, including flooring.
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6) Start to dry out the flooded basement to prevent mold.
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7) It is always best to keep items off the floor and in plastic containers to reduce potential damage ot personal content.
