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If you’ve had previous damage from water and it’s less of an emergency, you can call us or contact us by email.
Standing Water? Standing IN Water? Call now.
If your building is flooded, stop reading and call us!
If you’ve had previous damage from water and it’s less of an emergency, you can call us or contact us by email.
WHY SHOULD YOU PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM BASEMENT FLOODING ?
Basement flooding can cause significant damage to your personal property and can have serious repercussions for the livability of your home.
Basement flood impacts include:
- Damage to basement flooring and wall materials
- Loss of furniture and entertainment systems
- Damage to irreplaceable sentimental items
- Food spoilage
- Damage to furnaces, water heaters, and home’s electrical system
- Structural damage to the home, including possible damage to the foundation
- Damage to property stored in the basement
Aside from minimizing damages to your house and personal property, reducing basement flooding can protect you and your family from possible health impacts caused by a flood event; including respiratory problems from dampness and mold growth. When you experience basement flooding, you increase the chances that your neighbors will have flooding too. The large amount of water that enters your basement can enter your floor drain and overload the sanitary sewer in your community, which can contribute to sewer backup in your neighborhood.
In many cases, basement flooding damages are uninsurable. Most homeowners are not covered for damages caused by overland flooding and infiltration flooding. Most insurance companies will provide coverage for sewer backup damages. Coverage for sewer backup damage is often included in typical home insurance policies, but in many cases, a separate endorsement must be purchased for this type of coverage. Talk to your insurance agent or insurance provider to find out if you have coverage for sewer backup damages.
MOLD IN YOUR BASEMENT
If your basement floods, choose a water damage restoration company adept in mold removal. It only takes 24-48 hours for mold to grow in the right conditions – the right conditions being any moist, damp, or wet area; so it’s very likely your flooded basement will be affected. Mold will grow on virtually every surface if ideal conditions exist, including furniture, under floors, in walls and even air ducts. If left unaddressed, mold will continue to find new places to grow, worsening your mold problem; and ultimately costing you more in the long run. Trust ERS to remove absolutely all water and moisture from flood affected areas, preventing future mold growth and treating any existing mold. You can rest easy when our restoration experts are on the job. We’ll restore you home back to its pre-existing condition; and will even help you with the insurance claims process.
Emergency Restoration Specialists can help you evaluate the category of water loss, location and source, and the best procedures to get you back to a pre-loss condition. Put your trust in the experienced professionals of Emergency Restoration Specialists. Call our Emergency Response Team Hotline 24/7/365 days.