Help! My Basement is Flooded. Now What?

Basements in Tacoma are highly susceptible to flooding from heavy rains, poor drainage, or burst pipes. If you discover standing water in your basement, follow these steps.

1. Do Not Enter the Water

Standing water in a basement is a severe electrocution hazard. Never step into the water until the electricity to that area has been shut off from the main breaker.

2. Identify the Source

If the flooding is from a burst pipe, shut off your home's main water supply. If it's from heavy rain, you may need to wait until the storm passes before extraction can begin.

3. Protect Valuables

If it is safe to do so, move important documents, electronics, and sentimental items out of the basement to a dry area.

4. Call for Professional Extraction

Pumping out a basement requires industrial equipment. Restoration 1 can quickly extract the water and begin the critical drying process to save your walls and flooring.

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