/24-7PressRelease/ - WAKE FOREST, NC, June 18, 2008 - To avoid thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs consider these 11 tips to prevent basement folding form the Water Damage Team.
"Flooded basements can cost thousands of dollars in extraction and cleanup repairs," claims David Beavers, of the Water Damage Team. "And if the wetness causes any mold problems you could be looking at even more. It's much better to prevent the damage from happening in the first place."
1. Make sure your gutters aren't clogged, and remember to clean regularly.
2. Check around house to make sure no small garden fences or barriers can hold water against the house in heavy rain.
3. If you have downspout extension pipes, make sure they point away from the house.
4. Keep your interior drains clear at all times.
5. Make sure soil around the home has plenty of exposure to sunlight, so water can't build up in the shade.
6. Fill any cracks in the basement walls or windows.
7. Get a sump pump if you don't already have one. If you do have one, make sure it's working properly or it won't do you any good (simply pour a couple gallons of water in to see).
8. Check window wells occasionally for leaves and debris, which could be clogging the drain tiles.
9. Make sure you have a slope of 2% or more going away from the house
10. Keep all items in basement at least one foot off the floor for extra insurance. Furthermore, don't keep irreplaceable photos, memorabilia, or important documents in the basement at all, as some things can't be replaced easily or at all.
11. If your basement does flood, call a water removal specialist immediately. Still water can seep into the walls and cause more costly damage if not taken care of.
The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration company, with years of experience in water removal and water drying. As well as storm damage clean up, contaminated water removal of all levels, structural drying, debris removal and mold remediation. Our water damage restoration specialist are trained and certified in all of the industries standards and techniques. At the Water Damage Team we understand that rapid response is key to preventing any additional loss, so our specialist are available to answer calls and response 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 1-800-533-0626 for immediate assistance.
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