Flooded Basement Prevention Prevention
Reduce sewer or drain failure damage in your basement by checking drainage, your sump pump, or installing a back up sump pump. Something R & S plumbing can help you with. No one wants to experience a sewage backup in their home. Considering how much damage can be caused by water in your basement, it makes sense to spend a little bit of time testing your drainage system and correcting any problems before a catastrophe occurs. But if it does
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A few steps to prevent water damage in your basement
A few hours of work could help you avoid a water damaged basement. Review the following drainage checklist to help get you started:
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Your home's gutter downspouts should extend at least 10 feet away from the foundation of the house so water can be moved far enough away from basement walls.
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Clear your gutters no less than twice a year to help prevent them from overflowing. Leaves and debris can clog gutters and send water back toward your walls and foundation.
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Make sure your yard is graded to slope away from the house so surface water doesn't pool by the foundation.
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Replace dated water heaters and worn-out pipes to help avoid a flooded basement.
basement flood actions to lessen damage
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Keep items that are stored in the basement on shelving units or off the floor.
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Consider replacing cardboard boxes with sturdy plastic containers for storage.
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Remove or prop wet cushions
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Place aluminum foil or blocks between furniture legs and floor
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Consider installing water leak detection systems in your home so you can address a water leak as soon as it happens.
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Remove items that may bleed color onto your floor or carpet
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Talk to your local insurance agent to see if backup sewer and drain coverage is provided by your homeowners policy.
