A flooded basement can give you a sense of helplessness and panic. If you have a basement flood, try not to panic - it may not be as bad as you think. • Before you do anything, make sure to shut off any power around the area, including electricity and gas. Never enter a flooded basement while the power is on. • Take action as soon as you notice flooding. If rain or sewer backup is the cause of the flood, wait until it's passed before getting to work. • Regardless of the water source, wear boots and gloves for protection. You may also choose to wear a protective mask. If the source of water is a sewer backup, please call a professional restoration company in Toronto for help. • Determine the source of the water. If a burst pipe is the cause of the flood, shut off water to the basement. • If your basement has a floor drain, check to make sure it didn’t become clogged during the flood. Keeping it open and functioning will help drain the water. • Start removing water from the basement. Don’t be shy about asking for help - many an extra set of hands can make the removal go faster. • Take pictures of any damaged contents, furniture or personal items for your insurance company. At SELECT Restoration in Toronto, we can help you to clean and restore damaged property. • Don’t touch electrical items like televisions, stereos or lamps, even with the electricity disconnected. We can clean and restore water damaged electronics and appliances. • Carefully cut up carpeting or plank flooring and get it out of the basement as soon as possible. Carpeting and plank flooring can prevent the subfloor from drying if it’s not removed quickly. • If you have water damage insurance, call your home insurance company and report the flood. Confirm your coverage limits, deductible amount, and claim procedures. SELECT Restoration CALLTHEMFIRST.COM 261 Bering Avenue, Unit 2 Toronto, ON M8Z 3A5 ☎️ Office: 905-499-3765 ☎️ 24-Hour: 1-833-24EMERG #waterdamage #restoration #toronto #basementflood #watercleanup #floodcleanup #restorationcompany #iicrc #localbusiness #contractor #insurance #reno #renovator #hgtv #houzz #designer #lifestyle #home #winter #frozenpipe #burstpipe #emergency https://www.instagram.com/p/CJygEZOr2wD/?igshid=1dwb5b8b7h3c9
