When confronted with a crisis, the outcome is likely to included some form of change. Whether it be a physical or process change, it surely includes a change in behavior. That behavior starts with new thinking. Take, for example, a flooded basement. Regardless of cause (hot water heater exploding, waste water back-up, major rainfall), the event is almost universally seen as a domestic disaster, sending homeowners and their families into crisis mode.
We’ve helped people restore basements to habitability many times. In some cases, semi-finished basements were transformed to “favorite room” status for kids and adults alike. Our project in Interlaken, N.J., started this.
After receiving a call about a flooded basement, we immediately went into action. With the threat of mold forming, there’s no time to lose. Our standard water abatement plan starts with pumping out all the standing water, as well as installing commercial dehumidifiers. Subsequently, we removed the glue-down flooring and cut the wallboard at 24″ from the bottom. After the moisture of the basement was at a acceptable level, we applied a anti-microbial solution to kill and inhibit mold growth.
We have installed a beautiful tile floor and repaired the walls. The next step will be replacing the trim work and painting. At the customer’s request, we contacted the insurance company to smooth the damage claim processing