It happens to the best of us, it happens to the worst of us. Basement water damage in RI. You run down to your crawl space or basement to grab your Fall decorations and notice a musty smell. You walk around and BOOM, this is what you see:
Causes of Basement Water Damage in RI
Appliance or Plumbing Failure
When a water appliance or plumbing fails or malfunctions, it could cause thousands of dollars worth of water damage to your home. Since a majority of these kinds of appliances live in the basement or directly above the basement (washing machine, toilet, water heater, etc.) your basement is at risk for this kind of incident.
Rain, Groundwater, and Flooding
Unless your house is 100% sealed and you have the proper drainage around it, you are susceptible to rainwater coming in through the exterior of your home and making its way inside.
Roof Leak
If you have a roof leak from a broken shingle, hole, tree, or lightning strike, water can make its way down to your basement.
Moisture Buildup
Built-up moisture in your basement can cause some serious issues over time. Moisture buildup comes from things like dryers, showers, sinks, and other appliances.
How to Get Rid of Basement Water Damage in RI: Option 1
Do It Yourself
While never recommended, you can try to repair the water damage in your basement yourself. You will need to fix whatever the source of the water damage is (broken appliance, broken sump pump, blocked gutters), find a way to dry out the water, dry out or replace any damaged belongings, remediate any mold damage that might have grown.
Fixing water damage yourself may seem like an easy and inexpensive option when you find water in your basement, but this is not a safe choice! Dangerous factors come into play when you decide not to call a professional restoration company in RI.
Mold Damage
Mold should never be self-remediated. Mold can negatively affect your health and can almost never be cleaned without the help of a mold damage restoration company.
Dangerous Types of Water
If the water that damaged your basement came from a toilet, dishwasher, or from outside, it could be contaminated with harmful bacteria, chemicals, and diseases.
Does seem like a lot for you? Scroll down to option 2!
How to Get Rid of Basement Water Damage In RI: Option 2 (the best way!)
Call A Restoration Company In RI
When you find a restoration company that is trusted, fast, completely cleans up water damage, and is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (Rhode Island Restoration!), you know you are in good hands. We can come out to your property, find the source of the water damage to stop future damage, and begin the water damage restoration process in a professional, fast, and secure manner.
File A Water Damage Insurance Claim
Depending on the cause of the water damage in your basement, you may be eligible to file a water damage insurance claim to get your insurance company to pay for the damages it caused. You pay enough money every year for your policy, so why not take advantage of it! We work with all major insurance companies.
As a homeowner, you probably won’t know the ins and outs of your insurance policy and what you are entitled to. By hiring a Rhode Island public adjuster, you will take the stress of dealing with the insurance claim process off of your hands. Not only that, but you will get every penny you need to restore your home back to pre-loss conditions. We highly recommend the team at Performance Adjusting.
Now that you know all of this information, you’re probably a lot less stressed. We’re here for you any time you need water damage restoration services or anything else for your property damage needs.
Disaster can strike at any time
If you do experience any kind of property damage emergency, RI Restoration is open 24/7, 365 days a year to immediately come out and begin the restoration process at your home or business.