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APT Basement Water Removal Services- A Personal Touch For All Your Restoration Needs
All types of water damage can happen at your home or place of business. One of the most common problems in the aftermath of any type or degree of water damage is flooded basements. Unfortunately, basements flood easily because they are the lowest regions on most properties. Even well-built structures are not immune to the potential of a flood. Even worse, basement water accumulation can lead to numerous expensive repairs in a short period. As water builds up, so too do the numerous health and safety concerns that might make a home or business unsafe to enter.
Therefore, when you notice water accumulating in your basement, you should contact the experts at APT Water Restoration. Our basement water removal team uses streamlined techniques to extract excess water from your basement quickly. Serving the Chicago metro area for over eight years, our trusted residential and commercial maintenance, restoration, and repair services have earned us our
5 star rating. Contact us today for help with all your residential water damage needs.
Basement Water Accumulation 101
Understanding the basics of basement water accumulation can help you better prepare in case of an emergency. Basements are usually the first area of your home or business to accumulate water, simply because they are closer to the ground’s surface. They also are a direct point of contact with the foundational structure and the soil. Therefore, when excessive rainfall or recent flooding nearby raises the groundwater level, water can easily seep through the soil into these areas faster than in other parts of your property.
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Usually, water begins to accumulate in your basement after extreme weather conditions like large amounts of rainfall in a short period. However, other geographical aspects can contribute to basement water accumulation, such as sloping land nearby that directs runoff towards your property, or recent flood warnings. Flash floods, in particular, can be detrimental because of how quickly they occur, virtually without indication or warning.
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Furthermore, if you live in an older home or have not invested in a basement waterproofing service, your property could be at higher risk for serious basement flooding. Especially if you live in a low-lying or known flood-prone region, it's wise to look into measures to alleviate basement water accumulation during the rainy season. Even during the wintertime, excess or high amounts of snowfall or high melt rates can lead to excessive water building up in your basement. Nobody is truly immune to their basement flooding.
Other Causes of Basement Water Accumulation
Flooding, extreme rainfall, and recent weather conditions are only a few of the reasons you might have basement water accumulating. There are also many other possible reasons that excessive water is building up. Plumbing issues can commonly contribute to excessive water leaks. Recent plumbing issues in your home should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid further problems with water buildup in your basement.
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Everything from burst pipes during the colder winter season to sump pump failures year-round can lead to basement flooding. Sump pumps often fail during severe weather, when power systems temporarily go out or fail for extended periods. As your pump is unable to keep up with accumulating water, damage results. Even sewage backups are a major cause of basement water accumulation, and they bring with them a variety of health hazards.
Hazards of Basement Water Accumulation
While dealing with excessive water in your basement is a problem in and of itself, many hazards follow in the aftermath. These hazards should be addressed as soon as possible.
Microbial Contamination
One concern is microbial contamination. Microbial contamination is when microcontaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and even human or animal waste particles are brought onto your property during basement water accumulation. These fast-moving waters can quickly coat surfaces and personal belongings in your home or business from flooring to walls and furniture.
Mold and Mildew Growths
Water accumulating in your basement can also lead to mold spores and mildew deposits taking over. It only takes one mold spore and the right breeding conditions for mold to spread quickly. With a tiny amount of moisture, humidity, dark space, and enclosed environmental factors; mold quickly grows, especially in basements. Without mold remediation and removal efforts, mold won’t go away and will continue to pose health hazards, both minor and severe. People with pre-existing conditions or who have compromised immune systems are at a higher risk of developing breathing problems, asthma, or severe allergies. APT Water Restoration brings you fast and reliable basement water removal services to stop mold in its tracks
Our Basement Water Removal Services
Dealing with excessive water buildup in your basement can be a nightmare. That’s why the professional team at APT Water Restoration is here to eliminate water accumulation in your basement. We provide 24-hour flood damage restoration services if recent flooding is the cause of water in your basement. In fact, our personal touch means we do more than just remove excess water. Our expert technicians will fully dry out, deodorize, and disinfect your affected basement regions. We use dehumidifiers, fans, and drying equipment of the highest grade to mitigate mold growths in your basement. Learn more by setting up your free consultation - call today!
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When your basement accumulates water, you need trusted and speedy home maintenance services with a personal touch from APT Water Restoration.
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