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It’s common for homes with basements to develop water issues. So, if you’ve recently discovered a leak, know that you are not alone. However, there are a few steps to take before calling a waterproofing contractor. Follow the steps below to ensure this area of your home continues to be livable and doesn’t affect other rooms and floors.

What Should You Do After Discovering a Basement Leak?

1. Move All Furniture

Once you’ve found a leak or water damage in your basement, move all items from the wet area. If the flooding is extensive, this could mean relocating everything from the room either outside or to another floor of the house. If any cardboard boxes got wet, remove the items inside and dry them to prevent mold growth.

2. Attempt to Keep the Area Dry

waterproofing contractorAfter you’ve cleared the wet area, try to keep the floors and walls as dry as possible. Rent a Shop-Vac® to suck up any excess water. Also, if there is carpet in the region, roll it back to try and dry out the padding underneath. You can use towels to soak up water on hard floors. Finally, add a dehumidifier and fans to the area to prevent mold growth.

3. Call a Waterproofing Contractor

While the above steps will help you to localize the leak and minimize damage, it’s always best to call a professional waterproofing contractor soon after you’ve spotted this issue. They will correct the water damage, prevent mold growth, and repair the cause of the leak. Additionally, if you come home to find at least two feet of water in your basement, call an expert immediately and turn off power to the area.

 

If you’ve recently discovered a leak in your basement, don’t hesitate to call the experts at Master Waterproofing. Since 1989, they have provided basement and crawlspace waterproofing and piering systems to homeowners, real estate agents, and contractors in Elizabethtown, KY, and throughout the entire state. Additionally, each system they install is warrantied. Call (270) 769-3434 to speak with one of their waterproofing contractors today, and visit their website to learn more about their services.

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