Steps Used by Professionals in the restoration of a Flooded Basements

At first glance, a little water in the basement may not seem like a big deal. Many times we clean it up and forget it was ever there. However, if there is even a little water there, this means that there is an opening in your basement and could be a sign of bigger issues. You may even need water damage restoration without even knowing!

The best thing to do to avoid water damage remediation is to keep your basement as dry as possible. Several things you can do to make this happen includes:

  • Inspect and repair any cracks: No crack is too small when it comes to water. And over time, the water can force those cracks to get bigger, making the damage even work. Epoxy works for small cracks but consider hiring a professional for some of the bigger cracks.
  • Inspect the sewers: You should get into the habit of checking your sewer system regularly. Keep this area safe and maintain them regularly to ensure the overflow doesn’t start to get into your basement.
  • Reconsider the landscape of your yard: Think about your landscape and see whether it encourages water to go towards or away from your home. The latter is what you want to aim for. The more you can move water away from your home, the less likely it is that you will need water damage restoration down the line. 

Contact us

When you find water damage in your home, it is time to get water damage remediation done as soon as possible. This is the best way to protect your home and prevent further damage down the line.

Mon-Sat: Open 24 hours
Sunday: 12:00 am - 5:00pm

contact@minneapoliswaterdamage.co
info@minneapoliswaterdamage.co

500 S 10th St #314 Minneapolis, MN 55404

Call 24 hour Support - (763) 373-9111