It is very important to prepare for basement flooding.
A messy flooded basement can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. When it does occur, your old photos, the spare chest of drawers, your kid’s clothes – it could all be in jeopardy. It is very important to watch out for all basement floods if you live in certain flooding-prone areas of the country. Even if you don’t live somewhere where flooding is prevalent, it can’t hurt to make sure you are prepared no matter where it is you live. Read on for five helpful methods to prevent flooding in your basement!
Clean Your Floor Drains
Floor drains, which help stop flooding and other water damage types, can become extremely clogged with dirt and other debris. This could obstruct the pipes for when water does get down into your basement, leading to extensive buildup that could cause flooding. Keep your drains free of debris, and there is a much better chance your basement will not flood.
Check Your Home’s Gutters
This might sound like a very strange suggestion, but you need to make sure your gutters are unobstructed so that water that comes in does not collect. If your gutters are full of leaves or dirt, water has got to go somewhere, typically down. If the rain dumps in buckets around your home instead of being diverted through the gutters, too much water could filter into the foundation of your house.
Divert the Rainwater
Along the same lines are checking your gutters, you should find some ways to divert rainwater away from your house wherever possible. Extend your rain gutter downspouts and try to make sure your yard does not slope towards your house.
Install Some Sump Pumps
This is one of the easiest ways for you to ensure that your basement stays dry and clean throughout the rainy points of the year. These devices, just like their name suggests, help pump water out that may accumulate, and there are several choices for you to choose from. Your local professional plumbing company can come to your home to survey and help you decide which type of sump pump you need.
Have a Backup Power Source
When it is storming, you want to make sure that your sump pump is connected to some form of a backup generator in case the electricity in your home happens to go out. You don’t want your sump pump to suddenly fail, especially under those circumstances!
Call Mahon Plumbing Today
If you still have more questions regarding your plumbing, we here at Mahon Plumbing are here to help. We have been serving the wider Baltimore area since 1994, so we have 25 years of experience to back up our fantastic service! Call us at our Baltimore location at 410-766-8566 or our Pasadena location at 410-636-7944. Be sure to keep up with us on social media by following us on Facebook or Twitter.