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Heavy Rains Cause Sump Pump to Fail

Heavy spring rainfall in Michigan can cause sump pumps to fail quite often, and the sump pump of this East Lansing home did just that. Along with the help of a plumber to get the sump pump back in working order, our crew was able to get the standing water extracted and get the homeowner's contents up off the floor to prevent any further damage from occurring.

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes:

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

• Drywall begins to swell and break down.
• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
• Furniture begins to swell and crack.
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
• A musty odor appears.

For help restoring your residential space after a water loss, call SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett at 517-999-0789. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”