Basements are one of the most common locations for damage restoration jobs. To put it in perspective, 98% of basements experience some kind of water damage. If your property has a basement, you should be prepared to deal with some of the risks listed below. Flooding Because basements are the lowest part of a building, they are prone to flooding. Sewage backups, burst pipes, faulty sump pumps, hydrostatic pressure and the like can all cause ...