Flood Control Systems: February 2021

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Forest Park Area Basement Flooding Facts

Why is my Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park Basement Flooding

There are inspections and signs to predict the risk of basement flooding in your Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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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Sunday, February 21, 2021

Evanston Area Basement Flooding Facts

Why is my Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston Basement Flooding

There are inspections and signs to predict the risk of basement flooding in your Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Chicago - Edison Park Area Basement Flooding Facts

Why is my Chicago - Edison Park 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 Chicago - Edison Park 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 Chicago - Edison Park Basement Flooding

There are inspections and signs to predict the risk of basement flooding in your Chicago - Edison Park 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 Chicago - Edison Park 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 Chicago - Edison Park 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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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Chicago - Edgebrook Area Basement Flooding Facts

Why is my Chicago - Edgebrook 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 Chicago - Edgebrook 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 Chicago - Edgebrook Basement Flooding

There are inspections and signs to predict the risk of basement flooding in your Chicago - Edgebrook 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 Chicago - Edgebrook 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 Chicago - Edgebrook 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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