Cleaning a flooded basement is one of the last chores you want to do as a homeowner. There are several causes of a flooded basement like a clogged gutter, supply line leakage, poor weatherproofing, broken sump pump, and downspouts failure among other causes. Cleaning up a flooded basement can be a nightmare especially if you don’t know where to start. The first thing you need to do is to keep safety first. Before you start cleaning, ensure the basement is safe to avoid risking electric shock, raw sewage, gas leaks, and other structural damages. In this guide, I will provide crucial tips to help you clean your flooded basement.

Possible Causes of Basement Flooding

Before you start cleaning, you should identify the cause of the flooding in the basement. In most cases, older homes are more prone to basement flooding because the pipes are older. Homes that are also near water sauces are also prone to basement flooding. Once you identify the main cause of flooding in your basement, you can decide to do the cleanup on your own if you are familiar with home maintenance. Alternatively, you can hire a cleaning company to come and do the cleaning job for you. Apart from the above causes I have mentioned above, below are other reasons that cause basement flooding:

      • Foundation cracks
      • Heavy rainfall
      • Poor sealing of basement walls
      • Leaking or burst pipes
      • Blockage on the weeping tile
      • Leaks from appliances
      • Water heater failure
      • Overflowing bathtub or toilet
      • Home near a slope and much more.

Steps to Take When Cleaning Flooded Basement

Flooding is an emergency that can happen to anyone at any time. It is good to be well prepared for such situations so that you don’t panic when they happen. Flooding in the basement can cause a lot of damage to your property. The restoration process consists of removing the water, cleanup, and drying. The following are the steps you should take when cleaning a flooded basement.

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