Heavy rain making your basement wet?
Heavy rain affecting you?
Don’t let moisture destroy your property..dry it down right away.
Rain can be a blessing but if your house is not ready for it you can find it can cause big problems. Once water gets in it is hard to get it completely out. If you have had issues with water from heavy rains or this is your first time always make sure that your property is completely dry before mold starts to grow. Below are a few ways to protect your home from unwanted water.
- Install (or have a contractor install) a sump pump. Sump pumps drain water from the inside of a structure to the outside. Make sure you opt for a battery backup sump pump system so that electrical power failures don’t cause your sump pump to fail.
- Install (or have a contractor install) a backwater valve. This device prevents city sewers from backing up into your basement plumbing fixtures.
- Have your chimney checked. Cracks in your chimney let water seep in, so hire a professional to check yours. Learn more in our homeowner’s guide to chimney inspections.
- Have your roof inspected regularly.
- Clean your gutters. Backed up downspouts and gutters can cause damage to your roofline, soffit, or other areas of your home.
- Make sure the seals around your windows, doors and other openings are in good condition.
