Why
is my Broadview property basement flooding?
There are three main reasons your
basement floods:
1.
Rains that are not being drained properly
away from your foundation, or from under your foundation.
2.
Leaks and cracks in the foundation
due to dripping and runoff of clogged gutters and/or downspouts.
3.
Yards that collect water and allowing
for flow into unsealed doors, window wells, and basement walls.
Other factors:
1.
Due to climate change, we are seeing
heavier and heavier rainfalls sweep across the Broadview area in every season.
2.
Winter ice and thawing can also put
pressure on your foundation walls
3.
You don’t need heavy downfalls for
your home to flood. Whenever it rains, however lightly, your basement is at
risk of flooding.
Warning
signs for Broadview Basement Flooding
There are inspections and signs to
predict the risk of basement flooding in your Broadview property:
1.
Visible cracks in your walls of basement
floor.
2.
Water stains on walls or floor.
3.
Pooling condensation or water on the
floor.
4.
Evidence of water leakage from doors
or windows.
5.
Floor drains overflowing.
What you should do if your Broadview Basement Floods
Steps to be taken once flooding has
occurred:
1.
Contact your local City Water Department
to learn about any sewer problems in area.
2.
Contact your insurance provider and
see what coverage, if any, you have.
3.
Clean up the water as soon as
possible, sewer contamination or the problem is probable. Hire a professional if
possible.
4.
Take pictures of the flooding and of
damaged property, remove damaged property promptly.
5.
Remove damaged drywall, preferably
within 24 hours of the flooding.
6.
Once cleanup has been done, contact
a plumber
who specializes in basement flooding to review your options, if you don’t
want to relive the flooding the next time.
7.
If sump pumps are installed, invest
in a battery backup system to keep the pumps working during power outages.
Parks’
Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. has been specializing in Broadview
basement flooding solutions since 1983. We are the innovators in the Flood
Control Systems space and offer the best solutions for the least cost. Experts
in Yard
Drainage, Foundation
and Seepage, Window
Wells, Sewer
Repairs, Pumps,
and Battery
Backup Systems.
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