Are you aware of basement flooding dangers in Eldersburg?

May flowers? April showers may bring them, but they can also bring a world of worry for some homeowners. Flooded basements are frustrating and if your sump pump isn’t working properly, you may find yourself having to deal with the problem of water in your basement. Besides being a big inconvenience, standing water on your basement floor can also cost you a significant chunk of money to fix and clean up. Flooded basements can actually be dangerous to you and your family. This is why:

Mold Damage

In a wet environment, mold will flourish, which makes flooded basements the ideal place for it to grow. Some molds are very dangerous and can cause health problems like severe respiratory problems, eye irritations, and skin rashes. Breathing in these spores over a longer period of time can further progress minor health problems into more serious health issues like memory problems and brain damage. If you have a mold issue, have it professionally cleaned up and sanitized immediately to keep you and your family healthy and prevent it from returning.

Water Damage

While mold is a bigger risk to your health than water damage it’s still a huge mess that no homeowner wants to cleanup. If you use your basement for storage, or have a finished basement, a flood can damage your belongings and cost a lot of money in restoration work. Cleaning up the water and disposing of wet carpeting may not be enough as water damage tends to penetrate through walls and under floors as well, so your foundation will suffer damage from flooded basements.

Preventative Measures

If you fear that your basement is at risk of flooding this spring, contact a professional water restoration company. Restoration 1 Eldersburg is ready to look over potential problems and check your sump pump operation to keep your basement from flooding.