While a flooded basement is something you hope you’ll never have to deal with, it’s a very real possibility for many homeowners. Even if you don’t live in a high flood risk region, there are several problems that can cause flooding, including plumbing and sewage leaks and foundation issues. 

If you have unfortunately experienced flooding in your basement and you’re unsure of what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Whether the flooding is due to structural issues or a natural disaster, follow these simple steps to mitigate the problem and make sure your basement is clean and safe.

Cold weather invades our homes like a battlefront. Ice dams, heavy snow, condensation on windows. Generally, we are able to see and combat most of the attacks, but occasionally, there is one that sneaks by when we least expect it.

Bursting pipes happen when the temperatures fluctuate and then drop causing water to freeze in colder spots then expand and crack pipes. Then the unfrozen water gushes out. Continue reading to learn more!