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Flooded basement: what to do?

Accueil » Flooded basement: what to do?

When a basement is flooded, a protocol must be followed, regardless of the cause. While this is usually a panic situation for many landlords and tenants, there are many things to consider before intervening. As far as the cause is concerned, it can be linked to the foundation,the windows and even the roof! Fixing the problem at the source is a priority to avoid further damage.

Call experts

In a major flood situation, it is strongly advised to call in claims experts. Their expertise will allow them to intervene safely and according to the rules of the art for an effective cleaning. Inadequate intervention can result in additional costs.

call a claims adjuster

Pumping

In any case, when faced with a major flood, the water must be pumped outside. The use of a submersible pump is an example of a tool that is effective. This is connected to a pipe that will allow the ejection of water.  Make sure all corners of the basement have been dry. It is to be expected that there will be a lot of mud inside that will have to be removed.

In the case of sanitary sewer backup, it is necessary to intervene with caution. Everything that has been affected by the sewage must definitely be discarded.

Drying

When water is discharged from the basement, the next step must be done very quickly. Drying is a crucial process for the health of a basement. Wet materials are not the real problem, but rather that they stay wet. If materials such as wood remain wet, mold will begin to develop very quickly. This is exactly the situation to avoid. We have to dry as soon as possible!

Using industrial fans and dehumidifiers, make sure all surfaces in the basement are dried. Removing finishing parts such as moldings can help speed up the process.

Can we keep everything?

Inorganic materials

We’re talking about materials made   of:

  • Ceramic
  • Concrete
  • Marble
  • Metal
  • Plastic

With good drying, it is very likely that you can keep your materials after a flood. These do not absorb water, so are less likely to be affected by mold.

Organic materials

When we talk about inorganic materials, we often think of wood.  This type of materials should be treated more carefully, as water can be absorbed through pores. However, it is not impossible to dry these materials and restore them.

wet wood

Note that materials will certainly have to be discarded if they have been affected by the water damage. Floating floor and acoustic ceiling tile are examples of things you can’t dry. Clearingwork is to be expected in this type of situation.

Water Infiltration by the   Foundation: A Common Cause

Foundation cracks are frequently the cause of major water infiltration. Such a foundation failure can be a major gateway for groundwater and stormwater. An active crack can become very wide over time. A single torrential rain and water will easily enter the basement.

Flood

It only takes a few minutes and you can end up with inches of water.

What to do when the water comes in through the foundation?

Calling a foundation repair contractor is the right thing to do. What will he do?

  • First remote diagnosis
  • On-site visit and   diagnosis: Identify the crack, assess the general condition of the foundation, analyze the levelling of the land and see the internal damage.
  • Proposal of a   solution: depending on the context.

VOPAA Inc. provides an emergency service for crack repairs. We are available 24 hours a day for immediate intervention.

The importance of repairing a crack

As you can see, these faults in the foundation can cause significant damage. Repairing a crack seems costly at first, but flooding your basement is much more expensive. It should be noted that a repair, waterproofing and installation of a French drain represent the ideal intervention.

 

Don’t put all the investment inside your home at risk and use VOPAA to protect your property from water infiltration.

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Questions sur la réparation de fondation à Gatineau

Faut-il quitter les lieux durant les travaux?

Non il n’est pas nécessaire de quitter lors des travaux. Bien qu’il soit possible qu’une tranchée profonde surlonge tout le périmètre de votre maison durant les réparations, nous avons des installations sécuritaires pour que vous puissiez rester à la maison. Des rampes d’accès sont installées afin de permettre au client d’entrer et sortir à leur guise.

Peut-on baisser le taux d’humidité dans un sous-sol en réparant la fondation?

L’imperméabilisation et la pose d’un drain français protègent en effet votre sous-sol de l’humidité. Si la ou une des sources d’humidité  provient d’une faille de votre mur de fondation, la réparer va contribuer à régler le problème.

Les membranes installées par VOPAA inc. ont des propriétés imperméables et pare-vapeur afin de garder un sous-sol bien au sec. Sachez qu’un taux élevé d’humidité contribue à la formation de moisissure qui peut causer des problèmes de santé importants.

 

Vous pouvez toujours vérifier d’autres éléments tels que la plomberie et les fenêtres qui peuvent également représenter la cause d’une forte présence d’humidité dans l’air.

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