Melted Snowpack Can Cause Basement Flooding

 

 

The winter weather is officially here in Michigan and that means cycles of snow, rain, ice storms, and a few sunny days sprinkled in between!

 

What the change in season also means is that homeowners can expect an increased chance of basement flooding due to the melting snowpack or heavy winter rains.

 

Why Basements Become a Target for Flooding

 

Because they are the lowest point in the structure of a home, basements are prone to flooding. Factors that contribute to this are:

• A poor grade on your lot that can draw water towards the weak points of your property causing seepage through the walls or foundation
• Cracks cause by a weak or unmaintained foundation
• A sanitary or storm sewer backup
• Failure of the weeping tile system

 

What to Do If Your Basement Floods

 

If you find yourself the victim of a basement flood the most important thing to do is to not panic. Keeping a level head about the situation will come back to help you in many ways.

 

Aside from contacting your insurance agent, here are some things to do immediately after you experience a basement flood:

• Don’t wade into the water to see how deep it is. Water conducts electricity and with appliances and more still plugged into outlets they pose a serious risk to you.
• Do block off access to the basement until professionals arrive to help you. If you have children or pets you do not want them exploring a flooded basement!
• Do evacuate your home if you smell natural gas or other gases that may have been emitted due to the flood.

 

Contact Us for Flood Damage Restoration

 

Emergency Restoration is the most sought after company in metro Detroit for flood damage restoration.

 

If your home has suffered a basement flood contact Emergency Restoration at (248) 299-4500. Our team of remediation experts are on call 24/7 to help bring your home back to its normal state.

 

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