A downstairs basement bedroom had water run in from the egress window under the sill. The bedroom carpet was soaked and the drywall looks to be damaged. I sucked up about 2 gallons of water out of the carpet and it is mostly dry, but now I'm starting to notice a musty smell in the basement.
Cole B
I need an estimate of water restoration due to a flood that happened in my basement.
Lisa W
Basement flooding may not cause structural danger to your property. But you will suffer damage to your furniture and other stored items that you have in your basement. If you have cherished photographs, mementos, a wedding dress or some keepsake stored in your basement, the losses can be enormous in emotional value. Basement leaks are luckily easier to detect, and manifest themselves as stains on the floors or walls, that are easy to diagnose.
Look for these sure fire signs of basement leaks and water damage in the basement. The presence of mold and mildew is a dead give away of water damage in your basement. Look for darkened wood furniture which can indicate absorption of water, and the presence of white deposits on concrete surfaces that occur when water passes through. Nails that have rust and metal furniture legs that show rust, are all indications of a water damage problem.
Make sure that your basement has a fully functioning sump pump that can be used for basement drying in case of a flood. Remember that most sumps are only good for use for about ten years, and have to be replaced after that. Make sure that your sump pump is always in perfect condition to be of use when disasters strike. If you have noticed signs of water damage in your basement, get in touch with a water damage restoration company in Portland immediately. Or let us help find one for you. Simply fill out the form on this page, and you'll receive up top 4 free estimates from qualified and experienced water extraction service contractors in Portland.