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First, I spend 3 hours trying to get Tink to stop pacing the floors...it was storming. Lots of thunder and lightning...so I ended up rocking, cuddling, just trying to get her to go to bed...
I just get her to lay down and was going to try to close my eyes....and my hubby yells from our basement..."We're flooding" We have flood control...so we haven't flooded in 20 years. Our sump must have failed or the valve is stuck in the open position. We have a finished basement...and 2 bedrooms down there, plus the family room. My husband found out about the water when he got up to go to the bathroom. He had about 2 inches in his bedroom, the family room rug is ruined...but I wanted a new one anyhow....but not this way. It is now 4:30 in the morning and I still haven't gone to sleep. This is going to be a long day. He got irritated at me while we were picking things up. I left his side and went into the other bedroom and picked up the bolt of warm and natural that I was storing in there. It is dry...I had it in a high corner. :D When the sun comes up...the sewer cover in our front lawn that covers the flood control, will be coming up to see what the problem is. I just hoping that all that's needed is a new sump...but I don't know why we didn't get an alert that it was failing. Oh well...the basement did need a good scrubbing...but not at 4 am. |
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
First, I spend 3 hours trying to get Tink to stop pacing the floors...it was storming. Lots of thunder and lightning...so I ended up rocking, cuddling, just trying to get her to go to bed...
I just get her to lay down and was going to try to close my eyes....and my hubby yells from our basement..."We're flooding" We have flood control...so we haven't flooded in 20 years. Our sump must have failed or the valve is stuck in the open position. We have a finished basement...and 2 bedrooms down there, plus the family room. My husband found out about the water when he got up to go to the bathroom. He had about 2 inches in his bedroom, the family room rug is ruined...but I wanted a new one anyhow....but not this way. It is now 4:30 in the morning and I still haven't gone to sleep. This is going to be a long day. He got irritated at me while we were picking things up. I left his side and went into the other bedroom and picked up the bolt of warm and natural that I was storing in there. It is dry...I had it in a high corner. :D When the sun comes up...the sewer cover in our front lawn that covers the flood control, will be coming up to see what the problem is. I just hoping that all that's needed is a new sump...but I don't know why we didn't get an alert that it was failing. Oh well...the basement did need a good scrubbing...but not at 4 am. |
That is never a good thing.
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So, so, sorry to hear that sad story. I to hope and pray your home owners will cover the damage. That doesn't mean they cover the hard work you had to put in.
My heart goes out to you and best of luck. sandy14 |
I'm so sorry for you..... that's a lot of work to clean it all up....
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This must be the week for it! We had a similar situation at the candle shop. Still haven't figured out for sure exactly how it happened as it hadn't rained. Had to be from the water hose near the front door, but still weird. Luckily nothing was damaged except cardboard boxes. But mopping up and getting product out of wet boxes and into dry ones took half the day. Like you we had intended to do major cleaning but not that way! And not till next week after we had all Jerry's stuff for the New York Renaissance Festival out.
Now take a deep breath and be thankful you found it before everything got ruined! Then go take a nap. |
Sorry to hear this!
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we just finsihed with the the aftermath of our basement flood. So I know what you are going through. Hopefully the process is smooth for you.
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While I feel for you cause I've been there, I'm 70 miles south and I was praying for some of that rain. It's been ... don't remember how many weeks since we've had any rain to speak of. I'm expecting to see heavy losses in the corn and soy around here.
Best of luck with the cleanup and getting the problem fixed. |
Susie, I am so sorry to hear this. Your luck has to change soon....
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(((HUGS))) I am so sorry (((HUGS)))
I hope that whatever caused this is an easy fix. What a pain!! |
Had that happen twice, so I kow the heartach, and the mess! Both times it was the sump pump that failed. First time it actually floated out of the hole, the second time, it just plain didn't work and the back-up battery one didn't turn on because the power didn't go off. Hubby says if it happens again he is filling in the basement!! It does look nice right now though LOL
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So sorry to hear you had to go through this. What a pain.
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So sorry.best of luck with clean up!
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Hope it was "clean" water instead of "poo" water. We live on a flood plain and have had two floods in the ladt 5 years. Hope things go well and that the water didn't get too deep.
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Well, I was right...the pump failed.
nearly $1000 later, the flood control is working again...of course it had to happen on a weekend, so you get premium rate. The rugs are cut up and removed...too heavy to pick up in one piece...Hubby was even struggling with it. I think all the furniture will be OK...just the bottom inch or so of the fabric was wet...I have the big chair tipped and a fan blowing on it. My hubby's laptop fried. :roll: ,but, if he didn't have it sitting on the floor, it wouldn't have happened....and he knows better than to turn on a wet electronic. :thumbdown: We are still debating on wether to file a claim...$1000 deductable. One good thing is my hubby is having to clean out his bedroom. It was a sty! He lost all the paperback books that were under the bed. When he finishes reading one, he just shoves it under the bed....oh well. The bookshelf is only a few feet away. Writing down everything that is going out the door, in case we file. I hate to do it...we had a claim last year for the roof, from storm damage, and this may cause our rates to go sky high. |
I really am concerned about the flooding in Chicago. Read about the horrible 6 + inches or rain. I am formerly from a suburb of Chicago and know how those rains can destroy more than just vegetation. I pray that everything turns out to be OK with your problem and others who have similar problems.
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I've had 2 cousins that this has happened to this spring. One in WI and one in Spokane, WA. Just been a wet spring in too many areas I guess. Hope you get it all cleaned and settled with the ins co. Never much fun when this kind of thing happens. Area of W WA where I live basements aren't common because of our rain. I would love to have a basement.
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
First, I spend 3 hours trying to get Tink to stop pacing the floors...it was storming. Lots of thunder and lightning...so I ended up rocking, cuddling, just trying to get her to go to bed...
I just get her to lay down and was going to try to close my eyes....and my hubby yells from our basement..."We're flooding" We have flood control...so we haven't flooded in 20 years. Our sump must have failed or the valve is stuck in the open position. We have a finished basement...and 2 bedrooms down there, plus the family room. My husband found out about the water hen he got up to go to the bathroom. He had about 2 inches in his bedroom, the family room rug is ruined...but I wanted a new one anyhow....but not this way. It is now 4:30 in the morning and I still haven't gone to sleep. This is going to be a long day. He got irritated at me while we were picking things up. I left his side and went into the other bedroom and picked up the bolt of warm and natural that I was storing in there. It is dry...I had it in a high corner. :D When the sun comes up...the sewer cover in our front lawn that covers the flood control, will be coming up to see what the problem is. I just hoping that all that's needed is a new sump...but I don't know why we didn't get an alert that it was failing. Oh well...the basement did need a good scrubbing...but not at 4 am. |
We don't have a basement but our central Ac will clog up & the water runs into DS's bedroom & down the hall. We have a clean out val on it so we hook up the water hose & blow it out every couple of months. We have gotten good now & stay 1 step ahead of it. But what a mess & it always happens at the crack of dawn & you discover it on a trip to bathroom. Do you have flood insurance? Your policy may not cover it if you don't. Good luck & hope the mess is gone soon.
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So very sorry you have to go through this. Have you been photographing everything in case you file a claim? So much to think about. Hugs.
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I've been taking pictures...but, we don't think that we are going to file a claim...we had to file a claim last fall for the roof, and I'm afraid that another claim will make our rates go sky high.
I have been listing items...and if you consider what others have had to deal with...this is not that bad. A neighbor down the block had 2 feet of water in there basement...lost all the furniture, TV, computer, mattress from her son's room...she had sewer water, not clear. |
I am so sorry you had to under go this mess. Hope this are better now. Hugs.
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I live in a basement apartment and have flooded 3 times in last 4 years but dont complain much cuz I live rent free and son comes down and cleans it all up for me. Finally put in sump pump
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Sorry you're going through this Susie. Although it will cost you money to replace the items, I think you're smart not submitting an insurance claim. Hope you get it all cleaned up fast.
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I wish you dryer weather and some very good luck to balance this event!
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Our Daughter and Family had a basement flood a few weeks ago, water main breaking in their front yard. DSIL diverted the water around the house to a drain he had installed years ago. They spent most of the night getting the water out. Their basement is part of the house and they sucked the water out with a shop vac, used fans and always use a dehumidifier. Water company took their sweet time calling someone in to dig to replace the broken valve, late Sat. night. Some carpet got ruined, water company hasn't said anything about compensation and doubt they will.
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I washed the floors again today...it is still stinky in the closet...I have to figure out what is the problem.
Went and bought 2 new rugs for the family room...just bought bound rugs at Home Depot....after the cost for the flood control, I couldn't afford anything better. They will probably have to be replaced in a couple years. Didn't get anything for hubby's bedroom yet. Had to haul a few more things out today...they just can't be saved. |
Oh Susie, I am sooooo sorry you had to have this happen to you. I wish I lived closer, I could help you clean up, many hands make the task lighter. Now I know you want to get everything cleaned up and back it place, but you take it easy and rest in between cleaning bouts...don't want your fibro to act up and lay you low. I will be praying for you. {{{HUGS}}}
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It's probably wise not to file a claim - as someone else said, unless you have flood coverage they probably won't pay. My neighbor had a pipe that dripped for a year under the sink in a bathroom that didn't get much use. She had to replace the cabinet and floor. The insurance denied her claim because they called it "flood damage" - good grief.
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Dont for get to remove the baseboards and check for water there. Spray with bleach or something to discourage the mold from growing. HUGS
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Originally Posted by Furza Flyin
Dont for get to remove the baseboards and check for water there. Spray with bleach or something to discourage the mold from growing. HUGS
Still doing some more laundry...doing a comforter again...I hope that this time does it...I really don't want to toss. I have it hanging in the sunlight in the yard right now. |
Oh Susie (((HUGS))) I wish that I lived closer too! (((HUGS)))
Will DH help once you start on the baseboards :wink: Did you solve the mystery smell in the closet? |
so sorry to hear about your flooding, lots of extra work and expense for you
also during a thunderstorm if you rub a piece of unscented dryer sheets on back of dogs neck, it calms them down, my friend has 3 big dogs and she does it to them, and now they are calm |
Originally Posted by craftybear
so sorry to hear about your flooding, lots of extra work and expense for you
also during a thunderstorm if you rub a piece of unscented dryer sheets on back of dogs neck, it calms them down, my friend has 3 big dogs and she does it to them, and now they are calm |
Originally Posted by amma
Oh Susie (((HUGS))) I wish that I lived closer too! (((HUGS)))
Will DH help once you start on the baseboards :wink: Did you solve the mystery smell in the closet? Still not sure why it still stinks...I have emptied it and washed it down again...I think I will have to disinfect it straight out of the bottle, then rinse. I wonder if I could just haul the hose in here and just hose the place down? :roll: |
I don't know why not Susie, let the sump pump help with the clean up :D:D:D
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Susie, I was reading about your flooding while on vacation in Myrtle Beach. We arrived home Sat. morning, I noticed a water line on DH's car. We checked it out and yep there was water in the car. The neighbors said the road flooded with over a foot of water. Luckly we live on a hill and the sump pump did it's job. The car sounds a little strange.
And after using the wet vac on the carpet, twice, it is still damp. Not good. He is on vacation and will have it checked out tomorrow. |
Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
Susie, I was reading about your flooding while on vacation in Myrtle Beach. We arrived home Sat. morning, I noticed a water line on DH's car. We checked it out and yep there was water in the car. The neighbors said the road flooded with over a foot of water. Luckly we live on a hill and the sump pump did it's job. The car sounds a little strange.
And after using the wet vac on the carpet, twice, it is still damp. Not good. He is on vacation and will have it checked out tomorrow. The flooding was really awful around here....and by you...it is raining nearly every day. What's with that ??? Mom and Dad didn't get any water, but most of there neighbors did...so the neighbors are all getting flood control like M & D. So, Dad's entertainment is watching the guys did pits in the lawns...the guy next door went with a cheap company, his guys are digging by hand. Across the street, they have a backhoe. Every time that I talk to him...I get the update. lol |
I have a feeling that this house has had water in the basement before. It has a really good sump pump with back up if the power goes out. It has a ditch on one side. You can tell in the back yard there was a lot of water. All the mulch is moved from one part.
The weather is crazy. My Mom is in Indianapolis and they need the rain so much. We keep getting it. |
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