Once you’ve determined the cause of the flood and ensured the basement is safe to enter, it’s important to begin the basement water removal process. Depending on the amount of water, you may be able to pump water out of the basement on your own. Consider using a sump pump, buckets,...
The plumbing company that installed the sump pump was confident that the details that would explain the answer to the complaint made by the customer was in the manufacturer's information sheet only to find out that the vital information was edited out.Yates...
If there is still water in your basement,FEMAsays homeowners should not pump it all out immediately, because the floor could crack and the walls could collapse with the quick change in pressure. Instead, FEMA recommends that homeowners follow its "recommended rate to pump" by drawing down one...
To avoid basement flooding in the future, look into waterproofing your basement. Start by making sure your gutters and rain spouts are cleaned out year-round. When gutters are clogged, water can soak through your walls and down to your basement causing flooding and serious water damage. Your ...
Even without electricity, a flooded basement can be dangerous. Always have at least one other person helping you out. Ideally, you have a gas-powered generator, pump, and/or a wet-dry vacuum of some power. These can be rented or borrowed, but in the event of a major storm, you may ...
Cold winters in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County can lead to frozen pipes that later burst or begin leaking. Damaged plumbing is often a direct cause of flooded basements in our area. Fortunately, 911 Restoration can pump the water out of your basement and take care of all water damage restorati...
“Basement lifeguard did a great job with basement waterproofing and were really thorough in describing my options and explaining the importance of various aspects of the techniques used. I had problems over a year after install with the water powered backup and they still came back out to replac...
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In the midst of a pouring rainstorm, the sump pump fails and the basement fills with water. What do you do when your basement has turned into a swimming pool?
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