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Floods can cause extensive damage to property. The damage doesn't just occur during the flood but also continues after it. If you don't clean up the property carefully, the water damage can compromise its structural integrity and cause long-term problems. At The Concord Group, we recommend calling flood cleanup professionals immediately as the property is declared safe.
Basement flooding can cause extensive damage and weaken your building. Deferring repairs can only aggravate the problem and its best to call us without delay. Flooding can happen due to several different reasons such as:
Property Location You’re more likely to experience basement floods if your property sits on a slope or land with a high water table. Properties in such locations experience floods regularly, which can be difficult to handle.
Poor Waterproofing Basement walls and floors should be sealed and waterproofed to keep the water out. If the walls and floors aren’t sealed well, you’re likely to experience floods every time it rains or snow melts.
Improper Roof Guttering If the roof gutters don’t collect rainwater or snowmelt and direct them towards the drains, you will have to deal with frequent basement floods.
Blocked Gutter System If the connection between your house plumbing system and public drains is blocked, it can result in a sewage backup. That can stall your entire drainage system and cause flooding at the same time. You will need a good plumber to address it.
An improperly designed or poorly installed drainage system can also cause flooding. If the downspouts are closer than six feet to your basement walls, flooding is very likely. We can provide an efficient plumber to help fix all of these issues and ensure your property is safe from flooding in the future.
Plumbing system issues are a common cause of basement flooding. If want to avoid them in the future, a competent plumber can help. Here’s a look at how our team handles these problems:
Check the Plumbing System: Our experts will assess your entire plumbing system to understand its flaws. They will look for things like leaks, loose pipes, corrosion, damaged joints, etc, to understand the extent of the problem. They will then create a plan to remove the vulnerabilities to strengthen the plumbing system.
Clear Clogs and Remove Tree Roots: Clogs in the sewage line are another common cause of basement floods. Our experts will look for signs of clogs, examine the pipes, and come up with a safe way to clear them. We can also remove tree roots and debris from sewage lines to ensure the water flows smoothly.
Install Sump Pumps: Sump pumps will stop flooding preemptively by draining excess water and transporting it elsewhere. This system is very useful in properties that sit on a high water table or a slope.
Our experienced plumbers in Toronto & GTA will recommend waterproofing strategies to help reduce the risk of basement flooding. Preventive measures are always a worthwhile investment.
Flood cleanup should always be handled carefully and meticulously. Our expert team has handled several flooded basement assignments in the past and understand how to conduct a thorough cleanup. Here’s an in-depth look at our cleaning process:
Assessment Our first step is to assess the situation and determine what kind of equipment we might need. Every property has different access points, architecture, and a unique set of problems. Our goal is to develop the best approach to clear all flood water from the area.
Pump The Water Out The next step is to pump the standing water out of the room. We use sophisticated vacuum machines to draw all of the water out and dispose of it responsibly. Standing water in flooded basements can be toxic and full of harmful microbes. Our team uses safety gear and handles the situation carefully.
Cleaning & Sanitizing Cleaning and sanitizing is essential to remove all harmful substances from the environment. Just pumping the water out won’t remove all of the microbes and germs from the basement. We make sure all the surfaces that the water touched are cleaned thoroughly.
Drying It can be challenging to dry a basement because most of the structure is below grade. Our team opens all windows and doors for better air circulation and uses industrial-sized fans to remove excess moisture from the room. This ensures the space is clean and dry.
Our team will double check all the corners of the room to make sure there are no wet patches. Lingering moisture can lead to mold, which can create an unhealthy environment in the basement.
Do you have any questions about flood cleanup? Don’t hesitate to contact us at The Concord Group today.