5 Tips To Battle Basement Flooding
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5 Tips To Battle Basement Flooding
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The spring is here and you know what that means – spring rains will bring out the worst in flawed foundations and grading, leaving homeowners
with flooded basements. With that said, here are 5 ways to avoid basement flooding!
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Gutters & Downspouts
Ensure your home gutters are free of any debris and position the downspouts to direct
storm runoff away from the foundation.
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Seal Foundation Cracks
Inspect the basement for foundation cracks in the walls and floors so you can
immediately seal or repair them with epoxy or masonry sealer.
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Install A Sump Pump
Whether you dig out a pit in the basement for a sump pump or place it in the lowest part of the
basement, a new sump pump will send water out of the basement.
Learn more about Tsurumi submersible pumps to protect your home from basement flooding!
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Window Well Cover
If your basement has windows below ground-level of the home, install window well covers to prevent rain, leaves and
debris from entering the pit. Image Credit: windowwellexperts.com
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Review Insurance
Most homeowners' insurance policies do not cover damages from flooding and you
should consider purchasing flood insurance to offset costs in the event your
basement floods.