Flooding Can Cause Water Damage in Your Canton Basement

5/25/2020 (Permalink)

A flooded basement can cause major water damage to your home.

SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County is a leader in property emergency services, helping families and business owners overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water, fire, mold and other conditions resulting in property damage. Dealing with water damage in your home is anything but easy, and often, homeowners are left feeling stressed and helpless. These feelings are perfectly normal; it is important to remember just how essential immediate water damage cleanup is to restore your home. As soon as flooding or water damage is noticed, a homeowner should contact reliable water damage team to begin the restoration process. When water sits for longer than 48 hours, mold spores begin to inhabit the area. Once mold spores begins to grow, the only way to stop it is with the help of a mold remediation specialist. When certified water damage restoration technicians are contacted immediately after damage occurs, the team can get to work on the structural drying and humidification process to ensure that mold growth does not become an issue.

Five ways to prevent a flooded basement

1. Focus on the prevention process

2. Clean the rain gutter in the spring and fall

3. Extend the rain gutter downspouts far from your home

4. Install an automatic emergency generator

5. Install a sump pump

Homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is available to protect homes, condominiums and non-residential buildings including farm and commercial structures in participating communities. You can buy federal flood insurance through most major private insurance. If you experience flooding in your basement, call the professional team at SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600 to help clean up and restore your home.