A Lake in The Basement

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

Storms can bring all kinds of chaos with them. From winds and falling trees, to lightning and fires, there is always a chance the dice will roll for disaster. In Sussex county, one of the most common situations we respond to is groundwater flooding. Heavy rain and improperly sealed basements are usually the culprit. One recent incident stands out. A crack in the foundation allowed rainwater to gradually creep into the furnished downstairs basement. This was not immediately noticed by the homeowner, as they had installed a floating, laminate floor in the home. By the time SERVPRO was called, the flooring was completely ruined. Our team removed the flooring to expose the bare foundation and placed the furniture out of harms way. Due to the surrounding soil and location of the basement, this leak repeated after heavy rains for some time.

SERVPRO met our drying requirements and moved our equipment off the property at the request of the customer. We highly recommend that homeowners take a proactive approach to groundwater issues by contacting SERVPRO at the first sign of potential disaster. We offer free inspections, and can put you in contact with the right people to permanently fix the issue and save your home.

If you have groundwater flooding, don’t hesitate to give SERVPRO a call 302-856-9768.