Cleaning Up After a Flood
You don't have to live in an area that routinely floods to experience it in your home. Heavy rain, or ruptured sewer or water lines, and in some situations a burst municipal main sending water your way are potential sources of flooding, and severe damage to your home and its foundation. If your home has experienced flooding in the past, a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can assist you in preventing damage to your home.
A sump pump provides your basement or crawlspace with a line of defense against flooding. The sump pump sits in or over a sump pit where water collects. As the water level in the pit rises, it triggers the sump pump to start, pumping the water out and away from your home …show more content…
• Use caution when entering your property, watch for hazards such as gas leaks, downed power lines, leaking chemicals and damage that may make it a hazard to enter your property.
• Remove wet contents, because mold can grow in as little as 24 hours after a flood. Clean saturated items, and dry them thoroughly before bringing them back inside. However, belongings contaminated by chemicals or sewage, should be discarded.
• When weather permits, provide ventilation by opening windows and doors to help dry out the home. Rent professional dryers to expedite drying, and use fans if the electrical outlets were not flooded. Remove baseboards to assess the walls for moisture. You may want to consider hiring a professional flood remediation company for professional removal of floodwater, drying and cleaning of your home.
• Use dehumidifiers to accelerate the drying process.
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces contaminated by floodwater. A steam cleaner is an effective tool to disinfect, and avoids the need to use irritating cleaners.
• After the water is removed, and cleaning and drying is complete, use an air purifier to filter remaining mold spores and odors from the …show more content…
The treatment of sewage requires special precautions the homeowner can’t provide. Once the area is cleaned, give us a call to schedule a plumber in Arlington to repair a sewer pipe leak.
• Contact a plumber in Arlington for the installation of a sump pump to prevent future basement flooding.
• If you see a water or sewer line leaking, don’t wait until it bursts to call for a plumber in Arlington. Call today to schedule repair.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers licensed plumbers with the professional expertise to take care of your plumbing problems. A flooded basement is a serious risk to your home and its foundation. Don’t delay plumbing repair, call for the services of a plumber in Arlington today. We serve Arlington, Fort Worth, and the surrounding areas, and are a member of the BBB with an A+