Most homes in DFW do not have basements. However, when heavy rains occur, basements may need to be extracted and dried out. Sometimes this can be due to a pump failure or just a landscaping issue. If the water source was due to flooding, this is considered Category 3 contaminated water, which typically necessitates antimicrobial application and demo to nonstructural materials. In addition, lowering the humidity with dehumidifiers and placing air movers to dry structural materials is typically necessary. Routinely testing your sump pumps and installing a generator may be good steps to avoid a flooded basement.
