Water in Basements and Crawlspaces on the Rise in Athens, Georgia

8/13/2018 (Permalink)

Water intrusion into your home can become a headache and fast!  Athens, Georgia has experienced an increase in damages to basements and crawlspaces due to recent flooding.  If water begins to pool into your basement or crawlspace there can be major structural damage and health issues that may arise for you and your family. 

Once you identify you have a water intrusion issue it is imperative to find the source of the damage.  Some of the most common sources of basement or crawlspace water damages are:

• Sewage backup
• Broken or leaking water heater
• Improper grading
• Ground water flooding
• Cracks in foundation
• Faulty or absent gutters

It is significant to restore these issues as soon as possible to stop the source of water damage to your home. 

SERVPRO of Athens is a phone call away to help you dry your home properly to put structural damage to a halt!  706-549-3366