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TACKLING BASEMENT WATER DAMAGE (2014-07-05)
The basement of the house can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. It could be a storage room for some or a hide-away spot for others. Either way, a lot of stuff finds its way into the basement. Clothes that are no longer needed, spare books, various household items and some childhood memories are some of those things that are being talked about here. There could also a studio down there for all we know! Obviously, the basement is an important part of the house. Any damages there, whatever may be the reason, can be the cause of a painful headache.
If you find any type of plumbing leak, water-logging or worse, flooding in your basement, you need to call your plumbing service provider immediately. While they arrive, if you have any sort of electrical or gas appliances in the basement, turn off the electricity and gas supply immediately. If you delay in doing so, the chances of someone getting electrocuted increase by the minute. After this has been done and it is not hard to get into the basement, you may try going in there and locating the source of the problem yourself. This is not recommended but it is understandable if you don’t want to just sit around waiting for the plumbers to arrive while the situation down there is getting worse.
Basement water damage can be happen because of a number of reasons. Leaky pipes, faulty water hoses, blocked sewer system, damaged water heater, or clogged drains are some of the plumbing reasons. Not tending to them can lead to the mold population prospering in your basement. It will be good for them, but a really bad situation for you. Their growth will raise health and sanitation concerns for the members of the household. Ugly water stains, hanging plastering and water damaged furniture really do a number on the aesthetics of the house.
Calling in the experts is the wisest course of action. Your Atlanta plumbing contractor will know the best way to get you out of this forgetful situation. The plumbers that are sent will know exactly how to pinpoint the problem location and deal with it. The top-quality tools and equipment they use will get rid of the problem quickly and permanently. They might also deal with any molds and mildew that may have infested your basement. However, you may need to call for other service providers to deal with the damage caused to your personal belongings.
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