A downstairs basement bedroom had water run in from the egress window under the sill. The bedroom carpet was soaked and the drywall looks to be damaged. I sucked up about 2 gallons of water out of the carpet and it is mostly dry, but now I'm starting to notice a musty smell in the basement.
Cole B
I need an estimate of water restoration due to a flood that happened in my basement.
Lisa W
Although structural damage is not a severe problem arising out of basement leakage, you will find that most of your stored items, furniture and other objects in the basement are damaged as a result of flooding in your basement. Basement leaks are the most preventable of flooding problems, but are also the most neglected. The most common reason for basement flooding and leaks is an improper exterior grading, lack of proper gutters etc.
Luckily, signs of water damage in the basement are easier to pinpoint. Look for signs of mold and mildew. The musty smell is a dead giveaway, and if you look long and hard underneath furniture and behind objects, you will se the signs of mold soon enough. Rusted metal, white deposits on surfaces, little insects in the basement, stains and dampness around floor cracks -- these are all indications that there is a water damage problem that could get out of hand.
Make sure that your basement has a fully functioning sump pump that can be used for basement drying in case of a flood. Remember that most sumps are only good for use for about ten years, and have to be replaced after that. Make sure that your sump pump is always in perfect condition to be of use when disasters strike. If you have noticed signs of water damage in your basement, get in touch with a water damage restoration company in Cincinnati immediately. Or let us help find one for you. Simply fill out the form on this page, and you'll receive up top 4 free estimates from qualified and experienced water extraction service contractors in Cincinnati.