Basement Leaking? - Handle it like a Pro

Posted by Luc Gerber on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 @ 07:20 AM

So you go downstairs and discover your basement leaking. Perhaps you panic and run back upstairs to call your significant other, or maybe you are ready to jump into action.

In this blog we discuss the most important aspects of contending with basement leaking, as well as considerations that must be factored into your response.

Responding to Basement Leaking

The Situation in Your Basement

Your reaction upon the discovery of basement leaking depends very much upon the seriousness of the situation. If your basement is fully carpeted with expensive furnishings and numerous items or boxes resting on the floor, the potential consequences of basement leaking are far more significant than if you have an unfinished basement with nothing in it.

In addition, the extent to which the basement is leaking, or has leaked, is also a major consideration in how to respond to the basement leak. A mere trickle of water coming from a foundation crack is one thing, while widescale flooding, a completely soaked carpet, or the presence of a large puddle in your basement is entirely another.

The Consequences of Basement Leaking

Minor basement leaking, discovered for the first time, may require little more than some mopping up or towel drying of the affected area. Dealt with quickly, a minor basement leak is easily controlled and water management is all that you have to concern yourself with. On the other hand, a major leak or significant ongoing basement leaking, not only requires a quick response but a systematic approach as well.

Most people do not deal with basement leaking on a regular basis. When the stakes are high, ie., your carpet is completely soaked and your furnishings are getting, or risk being, ruined, you need to respond appropriately. How you respond to the situation in your basement ultimately determines the amount of damage your furnishings sustain, the replacement cost of water damaged items, and whether or not you lose that precious family photo album stored at the bottom of a box in your basement.

Steps to Deal With Basement Leaking

To respond effectively to basement leaking you need to take the correct action at the right time, particularly when the situation is urgent. It is difficult to stay calm during a stressful and urgent situation without a sound plan. For this reason, we have prepared a free downloadable Action Plan that you can use immediately to gain control over this situation.

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