Flooded Basement Clean Up Service

Hydrostatic pressure: what it is and how it can affect the structural integrity of your entire building.

Hydrostatic pressure affects every basement whether you realise it or not. It is basically the pressure that is exerted by a liquid at the point where two forces are balanced. In this instance the force of ground water pressing in on your basement walls and the engineered structure (your basement and the air within the basement) pushing back on that force. Cancelling each other out. Or, in unfortunate circumstances, not cancelling each other out. Which can result in a flooded basement. Requiring the need of a professional flooded basement cleanup service.

When you introduce water into the basement the force that is pushing back on the ground water is increased. The increase is determined by the depth of the water (an increased depth of water results in the increased weight of water). At the same time the pressure from outside the basement is increased to maintain the balance.

If the water inside your basement is removed too quickly the pressure from outside the basement doesn’t have time to adjust to the new point of balance. This basically means you can end up with more force pushing in than the structure is designed to withstand, resulting in severe structural damage or catastrophic failure of the structure.

I need a flooded basement cleanup service following:

• A flood from a burst water main
• A flash flood
• A leaking pipe or over-running bath, sink or toilet
• Continuous seeping ground water

I have a flooded basement caused by a burst water main or flash flood.

The unpleasant shock and stress experienced when you have a flooded basement caused by a force outside of your control is not enjoyable for anyone. Add on top of that the pressure of suddenly finding yourself in a position where you must find someone to fix the problem. As well as preventing any further damage to your building or your contents. It can take its toll on a person and we understand that.

You might find yourself asking questions like:

• How much does a flooded basement cost to clean up?
• Do I need to contact my insurers right away?
• How do I know if my building has sustained structural damage that I can’t see?
• How quickly can the basement flood remediation fix my problem?

You’ve come to the right place; we specialise in flooded basement cleanup services, and our experts can answer all those questions for you.

We can provide you with an initial emergency call out to help prevent further damage and begin assessing the work needed to put everything back to the way it was before the incident. Ideal Response will work with you or your insurer every step of the way to complete the basement flood clean up and water extraction.

At Ideal Response, we take a tailored approach to flooded basement cleanup services. Water extraction and drying isn’t a one-size-fits-all process.

Using state of the art technology, our drying regimes are individually tailored to ensure the right drying programme is installed for your exact needs. Just like flooded basement water removal, drying too quickly can cause damage to building materials and the structure of the building. Pressure drying is a quicker alternative to suction drying, both methods will successfully dry any saturated surfaces. Our room dehumidification technology on the other hand will reduce the moisture content of the air.

I have a flooded basement following a leaking pipe, over-running bath, sink or toilet.

Have you discovered a leaking pipe within your basement? Or perhaps you have left the bath or sink running and it’s caused an overflow of water in your basement? Whatever the cause, it’s highly likely you will be concerned about the effects of water damage to your basement, property and contents. It’s safe to say that most people that find themselves in this position will be feeling anxious to fix the problem quickly, in order to prevent any further damage.

If you’re experiencing a flooded basement, you need to act fast. All flood water is considered black. Therefore if your basement has flooded due to weather or high groundwater levels, you need to avoid entering it and get it dealt with as soon as possible.

Even grey water doesn’t stay safe for long. Bacteria will begin to grow within hours, making it hazardous to enter. This means that not only will you need water extraction and drying. But, your basement will also need a thorough decontamination and sanitation to ensure it’s safe to enter. It is essential that you consider hiring a professional flooded basement cleanup service sooner rather than later. Read more about flood water

I have a flooded basement following continuous seeping ground water.

Groundwater is common during adverse weather like flash floods. This can cause water to seep through the floors and foundations of a basement. It can be very overwhelming for a home owner or business that has found groundwater within their basement following a flood.

It’s certainly not uncommon for people to feel alarmed at the sight of groundwater appearing within their property. The important thing to remember is to react as quickly as you can, to mitigate any further damage to your property and its contents. It’s one of the reasons why we provide a rapid flooded basement cleanup response service. Whereby our technicians provide immediate onsite response upon receiving your call, to carry out any remedial works.

We have decades of experience in dealing with flooded basement cleanup across a wide range of properties. From domestic houses through to large scale commercial properties. From sewage and groundwater, to a burst pipe and leaking dishwasher. We’ve seen it all.

No matter the scale of the flood or type of property, we have the experience and equipment to bring your environment back to a safe condition.

Available 24/7, we ensure immediate onsite response upon receiving your call. So, if you’ve experienced a basement flood and need to book an emergency basement cleanup, contact our experts today.

Additional Services

Having a basement water damage cleanup as soon as possible can mitigate the risks of secondary damage. However, it’s always possible that there may be some lingering effects caused by the basement flood. But, we also offer additional services upon request.

Flooded basements can lead to moisture related issues in some cases. Examples may be damp, a lingering damp odour, mould etc. We highly recommend you contact us and book our flooded basement cleaning services quickly. This will help ensure none of these issues surface once the water is removed.

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