Helping clients with water damage in the basement

​Repairs of a flooded basement are best conducted by a professional who specializes in basement waterproofing An expert in the industry can help you recover your damaged items and advise you on restoring your damaged drywall and furniture. Many times, a poor foundation is the cause of basement flooding because various cracks in the floors and walls let water into your home.The only way to be certain that your basement will stay dry is to redirect the water away from your home's foundation walls before it can can cause flooding. Additionally, pumping out a severely flooded basement too quickly can, in some cases, even lead to potential damage to your foundation walls.

Basic costs to pump out and thoroughly dry a basement lightly flooded with clean water can start around $500-$1,500 and increase to $2,000-$10,000 or more, depending on the basement size and the need to repair or replace damaged items such as flooring, walls, ceilings, support beams or furnishings. 

For damage that is covered by insurance, it is important to note that you may need to follow certain recommendations from your insurer and they might already have companies that they contract with for cleaning up flooded basements.