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Macomb MI Basement Flood

If you are a homeowner with a basement, congratulations, you have in all likelihood joined the 98% of homeowners who will have to deal with some form of basement flooding at some point in their tenure. 

Basements are natural targets for flood water.  They are the lowest lying point in any home or business, and water loves to run downhill.  Put enough water into the equation and bam, you’ve got a problem.

Basement waterproofing is not exactly foolproof, and my guess is whoever gets it that way will become very wealthy very fast.  So knowing that water in your basement is unavoidable, the best thing to do is be pro-active in minimizing its effects.   Check your basement regularly for problems, including leaky pipes, broken window seals, cracks in the walls, inadequate drainage, malfunctioning sump pits, and even clogged gutters or improper landscape slope.

Taking care of and repairing these issues as they are discovered will go a long way towards preventing serious water damage in your basement.  Remember that even the smallest of leaks can become a lake if left unattended long enough.  Even the Grand Canyon was a tiny ditch when it started out.

You can also elevate certain “at risk” items.  Take valuables to a higher floor.  Elevate appliances, power outlets, and electrical boxed to a level 12 inches above a projected waterline.  All work of this sort should be done by a qualified electrician.

If you do end up with a waterlogged basement, it’s okay.  Just pump out the excess water and then dry everything out using fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers.  Make sure everything is completely dry before assuming repairs are complete.

For best results, contact your local IICRC certified water damage restoration company.