What should you do if your basement floods?

Michael Rubino

March 10

A burst pipe or extreme weather can result in a flooding basement which is a problem that needs urgent action, and that brings a tough cleanup job. What’s crucial is to take all the necessary steps to stay safe and mitigate any damage as far as you can.

A flooded basement could be due to an issue inside your home, or weather conditions that are affecting your neighbors, too. If that’s the case, it’s likely that professional help won’t be as quickly available because of demand, so it’s wise to get savvy before the worst happens.

We’ve put together the stages you need to follow when water has reached your basement, along with how to clean up afterwards to ensure your finished basement stays in good condition.

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