Flooded Basement? Call SERVPRO of Spokane County 24/7

8/25/2022 (Permalink)

As most everyone knows, our beautiful Inland Northwest is susceptible to long periods of intense rain which can cause flooding even in the most well-built basement. Finding standing water in your basement can be a homeowner's worst nightmare. 

Quickly Remove the Water

If there is standing water in your basement, your first reaction will be to find a way to remove the water. This will require a wet vac at the very least and likely some sort of pumping system at the most. Many homeowners will have a wet vac, but very few will have any sort of pumping system beyond their overwhelmed sump pump. Getting the water out of your basement quickly helps to prevent further damage. It's one good reason to call the experts at SERVPRO of Northwest Spokane. Our water damage restoration teams have specialized equipment to remove the water from your basement--no matter how much water there is.

Dry the Surfaces

After the standing water is gone, it's important to quickly and thoroughly dry all the surfaces. This includes flooring and walls. Drywall will likely have to be removed just above the water line for the drying process to be complete. SERVPRO of Northwest Spokane has industrial-grade drying equipment that can accomplish this task much more quickly than anything available to a homeowner. Getting things dried out quickly helps to prevent further damage and discourages the growth of mold. Our technicians are also equipped with professional-grade moisture detection equipment to make certain that hidden moisture is also removed. 

Inspect HVAC and Other Basement Equipment

It's possible that the flood water damaged some of your HVAC system or appliances. SERVPRO of  Spokane County can evaluate these damaged items and recommend action.

Restore the Damage

This often includes the replacement of flooring which is too badly damaged to be restored and may even involve replacing some wall structures. Once again, the team at SERVPRO of Northwest Spokane is highly trained and qualified in restoring water damaged areas of your basement--regardless of how severe the damage. They are a flooded homeowner's best friend. 

If you have a flooded basement, regardless of the source of the water or scope of the flood, SERVPRO of Spokane County is the trusted resource in Spokane for homeowners who want their restoration work done quickly and professionally. Just call them anytime 24/7 and they'll respond faster to your disaster. You can reach them at 509-487-4700.