There are several ways properties in Havertown PA can take on water, and the degree of water  can directly change the scope of water mitigation. Clean water is certainly mitigated differently  than sewage, and understanding the most common types of house flooding can help you know  the steps needed to perform proper water damage restoration. 

Sewage Losses
Sewer flooding is more common in older homes with faulty septic systems or clogged and/or  compromised drainage lines. This kind of flooding can often be prevented by scheduling regular  maintenance on your septic system and not using items that cannot be flushed into your  plumbing system. Flushable wipes claim they can be flushed, but these wipes often clog  plumbing, causing backups.

Basement Flooding
A common way basements flood is through hydrostatic water pressure, which is water rising up  through the floor. Perimeter drainage systems or proper grading may help, but this persistent  leaking into homes can cause structural issues over time and lead to rapid mold growth due to  wet building materials and high levels of humidity. 

Flash Floods 
When heavy rainfall causes a fast rise of rapid-moving water that sweeps everything in its path,  They usually cover a relatively small area and occur with little to no notice, generally less than 6  hours. The rapid water torrents can move large objects, such as cars, rocks, and trees. 

River Floods 
Fluvial floods are characterized by gradual riverbank, lake, or stream overflows caused by  extensive rainfall or snowmelt over an extended period of time. The areas covered by river  floods depend on the size of the river and the amount of rainfall. River floods rarely result in the  loss of lives but can cause dams and dikes to break, creating immense economic damage. 

Coastal Flooding 
Coast floods are caused by strong winds or storms that move towards a coast during high tide,  causing sea levels to rise. These floods usually arise with storm surges related to tropical  storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis. When powerful waves breach the coast’s dune or dike, the  area will be flooded. Coastal areas with fewer defenses and lower elevations are the most  affected. 

If your home or business has been affected by water damage, act immediately and call our  water damage restoration team in Havertown PA. You will always talk to a live person, and our  team can be onsite in an hour or less. Since 1998, we have provided water damage restoration  in Havertown and Delaware County PA, and have restored thousands of homes and businesses  while maintaining a five-star rating on all search engines. We are also an approved vendor and  the top choice with most insurance agents, and we can work directly with your insurance  company, making the claims process easier and as stress-free as possible. Don’t trust anyone  to handle your water damage loss; trust us at Mold Solutions & Inspections, because we treat  your home as if it were ours.