Safety First – Electricity Kills
If you step into standing water in your basement, your first thought should be Electricity. Water conducts electricity. If the water level is near outlets, extension cords, or appliances, do not enter.
- Go to your breaker box (if it is in a dry area or upstairs) and cut the power to the basement.
- If you cannot reach the breaker safely, call the electric company or the fire department.
Stop the Source
Once safe, try to identify where the water is coming from.
- Pipe Burst? Shut off the main water valve to the house immediately.
- Sump Pump Failure? Check if the pump is plugged in. Check your breaker. Lift the float switch manually to see if it kicks on.
- Heavy Rain? If it is ground water entering through walls, you cannot stop it immediately. Focus on moving items.
Save What You Can
Move cardboard boxes, furniture, and electronics to higher ground or upstairs. Mold begins to grow on wet organic materials in 24-48 hours, so speed matters.
Call the Pros
Emergency water removal companies can dry the carpet, but they don’t fix the leak. Once the water is out, call Spartan Wall Repair to diagnose why it happened so it never happens again.
Read More:
- Prevent this next time: Sump pump backup systems.
- Clean up safely: Black mold in the basement.
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