Basement Flooding and Cleanup

4/6/2022 (Permalink)

Basements can flood at any time of the year, although flooding often happens during heavy rainfall or spring flooding. Basements are the lowest level of a building and are normally built partly or entirely below ground level which makes the prone to flooding. There are a number of reasons why your basement could flood, including: 

A sewer pipe that is blocked or cracked

Surface water from heavy rains that can pool around your home

Storm sewer backup

Sanitary sewer backup

Foundation drainage failure

Water supply-line break or hot-water tank failure

And many more

If flood water is not handled quickly and properly, it can jeopardize your health and safety, and cause severe damage to your home’s structure. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will get. Mold growth can create a health hazard for your family and pets. The bottom line is a flooded basement can jeopardize your health, safety, and your home’s structural integrity. 

Please contact SERVPRO of Burlington at (319) 754-8050 for all your water and fire restoration needs.