What Do I Do About Water Damage In My Basement?

9/14/2023 (Permalink)

A flood or leak in the basement of your Hermitage/Donelson home or business can create many problems since basements are often where essential items are stored. 

Books, photo items, machinery, appliances, and textiles can be entirely ruined by this type of disaster - no matter the size. Still, a professional restoration company like our team at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson gas the training, equipment, and products needed to recover many of these items.

We can be at your location immediately to start the restoration if you experience water damage in your basement.

What Should I Do First When I Discover Water Damage?

Here are the first steps you should take when you discover that your basement has experienced damage from flooding or leaks:

• Call SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson at (615) 242 9391 or contact us online!
• While you’re waiting for our team to arrive, put safety first. Call your power company and electrician so that the appropriate steps are taken to manage the dangerous combination of water and electricity in this situation. These professionals have the tools and training to handle it all safely. They will be able to determine the steps you can take in beginning your cleanup process without increasing the risk of fire damage from any dangerous scenarios, such as exposed wires and more. 
• A shop vac can clean up smaller amounts of standing water, and using a dehumidifier or fans circulates needed air and lessen the humidity. Your air conditioning can also be a big help since circulated air discourages mold growth, so it should stay running throughout the building as long as that can be done safely. You will want a professional opinion before using window air conditioning units. 
• If valuable documents and papers become water-logged, preserve them by placing them in the freezer; this may stop the growth of mildew or deterioration, but remember that SERVPRO is fully equipped to recover documents affected by a disaster.  

Why Should I Choose SERVPRO Of Hermitage/Donelson To Help Me With Water Damage Restoration?

With over 2170 Franchises in the U.S. and Canada, there’s a SERVPRO nearby and ready to help. SERVPRO of Hermitage / Donelson technicians are highly trained and use advanced equipment and techniques to clean and restore your home. Our focus on training and documentation helps our technicians make your house feel like home again. Learn more about our residential services:

• Water Damage Restoration
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Storm Damage Restoration
• Cleaning Services
• Building Services

At SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson, we are always prepared to help whenever you are dealing with water damage or storm damage, and we are mold remediation specialists, too. 

We handle large cleanup projects for commercial business owners and smaller projects for area homeowners, and we can get your Hermitage/Donelson premises Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned! 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.