What Do I Do if My Basement Floods?

11/2/2016 (Permalink)

Flooding Water Damage in Tuscaloosa Alabama

Tuscaloosa and the entire state of Alabama has suffered a severe drought this last month and half. While heavy rainfall is a very common cause for flooding basements, there are several other causes of basement flooding. Some of these major causes are:

• A blocked or failed sewer lateral pipe


• Heavy rain causes surface water to pool around your home


• Storm sewer backup


• Sanitary sewer backup


• Foundation drainage failure


• Water supply-line break or hot-water tank failure

Because basements are the lowest part of a home and generally built underground, the basement is prone to suffering from flooding and high moisture levels. High moisture levels are worrisome as well due to the risk of microbial growth.

If you have any questions or need help, call us at 205-339-5022.

SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa will always respond to your call within 1 hour, begin the water extraction process within 4 hours, and notify the adjuster no later than 8 hours from the time of your loss. If the water damage is not handled quickly and properly it can cause severe damage to your home’s structure. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will get. SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa is “here to help.”