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What’s involved in professional basement flood cleanup?

Basement Flood Cleanup FAQs
September 07, 2025•2 min read

What’s Involved in Professional Basement Flood Cleanup?

When your basement floods, it’s not just about pumping out the water and hoping for the best. At Total Home Water Restoration, we follow a professional, proven process that protects your home from future problems—because just drying it out isn’t enough.

Here’s exactly what happens when we get the call:

1. Initial Safety and Damage Assessment

  • We start with a full walk-through and inspection.

  • Electrical, gas, and structural hazards are checked right away.

  • If needed, we shut off power or utilities to keep things safe.

2. Water Removal

  • We use commercial-grade pumps and vacuums to extract standing water fast.

  • Time is everything here—the quicker we act, the better we protect your home.

3. Drying and Dehumidification

  • Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers run 24/7 to dry floors, walls, and hidden spaces.

  • We track moisture with meters—just because it feels dry doesn’t mean it is.

4. Material Removal

  • Soaked drywall, insulation, carpet, and damaged trim? We tear it out safely.

  • This step stops mold in its tracks before it becomes a major issue.

5. Mold Prevention Treatment

  • We apply antimicrobial solutions to every surface that was exposed to moisture.

  • This step is based on IICRC S500 water restoration standards.

6. Restoration and Rebuild

  • Once everything’s dry and cleared, we rebuild: new drywall, paint, flooring, whatever you need.

  • We don’t just clean up—we get your basement fully usable again.

Why It’s More Than Just Drying

If someone just “dries your basement” and leaves, you’re being set up for trouble. Water damage doesn’t stop once the floor’s dry. Mold, rot, foundation issues—they all come later if things weren’t handled right.

That’s why we follow the full process, using IICRC-certified procedures and code-compliant rebuilds.

Service Area

We’re based right here in Grove City and serve:

  • Columbus

  • Hilliard

  • Galloway

  • Westerville

  • Dublin

  • Worthington

  • New Albany

  • Upper Arlington

  • Reynoldsburg

  • Pickerington

FAQs

How long does basement flood cleanup take?
Most jobs take 3 to 7 days depending on how deep the water was and how much damage it caused. Drying alone usually takes 2–4 days.

Can I stay in my house during cleanup?
Usually yes. If there’s mold, structural concerns, or major electrical issues, we’ll let you know if it’s safer to stay elsewhere.

Is this covered by insurance?
Often, yes—but not always. We help document everything so your claim has the best shot. We’ve worked with all the major carriers.

Call a Pro Who Does It Right

If your basement is wet, don’t wait. Call Tyler Zimmerman at Total Home Water Restoration. We handle cleanup, drying, and full rebuilds like it’s our own home.

📍 4141 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH
📞 380-246-1837

From disaster to done right. We fix it like it’s our own home.

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