Flooding in the Basement

Signs You Need Flood Mitigation

Thanks to our network of contractors and clean up equipment, TFRT can be onsite with a few hours after your call. We use dehumidifiers and other state-of-the-art equipment to get started. Since humidity is the largest contributor to secondary problems, our experts make sure to dehumidify areas such as the basement by circulating the air.

Speaking of basements, they are the toughest areas to prevent flooding because of their low elevation. If your basement has standing water, you need it pumped out right away. We must be careful though. Draining basements too quickly can cause the flooring and walls to possibly collapse. For those of you living in an older home (pre-1980s), asbestos is one of the last materials you would need to moisturize. Although so much the case in commercial & industrial buildings, it is not unheard of for these properties to experience the same consequences if not carefully treated by experts.

Contaminants come into your home or commercial property after a flood. Thus, floods can expose the interiors of any building, therefore causing contaminants like the following:

Leave Flood Remediation to the Experts

During this process, we like to keep things extra safe for you by sanitizing and treating areas that are subject to building up bacteria or mold with antibacterial agents and allergen-free cleaning devices that you would mostly not be able to find in your nearest store if you were to DIY it.

For those of you wondering if this service is covered under your insurance plan, it often times depends. We work in everyway to make sure you can have your claims processed.

How do You Fix a Flooded Floor?

The Fire Restoration Team drains out all the flooded water from your home. Anything that is soaking wet would be taken out.

Afterward, we remove moisture from surfaces that absorb it like plaster & wood. Lastly, we ventilate the interior of your flooded property by installing HEPA filtration devices.

Flooding and Electrical Safety

Electrical outlets and fixtures are things that TFRT keeps an eye on. Everybody knows that water and electricity are the worst combination to have. We shut off everything off for precautionary purposes. Then, we have an electrician take a look at it. Once the flood water is gone, the electrician will communicate with you & our team in regards to drying or repairing them before you return them to your home or office. Despite that, expect devices like panels, junction boxes, & switches to not function properly.

How do You Disinfect After a Flood?

The way TFRT does it is by cleaning every surface with hot water & a cleaner. Next, a disinfectant is added to eliminate any possibility of bacteria growing. Finally, everything is dried thoroughly.

Do I Need a Sump Pump?

Many home & commercial property owners do not consider a sump pump as a utility requiring maintenance. Unfortunately, that opinion could not be further from reality. In many cases, heavy rainfall is the causation of flooding.

When water compounds after a week’s worth of rainfall, the last thing you would want to do is step into a room with water that is ankle or knee-deep. By making sure you have a robust sump pump, you are saving yourself thousands of dollars as it does the work for you in keeping water from building up.

Another common thought Americans have is that they do not need to maintain the sump pump that has been working for years.

Although they are more reliable than other utilities, they are still subject to wear and tear. Therefore, don’t do a disservice to yourself. You can follow these steps to fix it yourself, or you can have them serviced.