What Causes Basement Flooding?

9/30/2024 (Permalink)

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Basement flooding can cause untold water damage and property damage. You should be enacting preventative measures to prevent this visual and financial burden! We’ll give you our expert tips for preventing basement flooding by identifying its main causes.

Poor Yard Drainage

To check to see if you have poor yard drainage, go examine your lawn. If you notice a lot of puddles after a rainstorm, it could be a sign that it’s not draining properly! It’s one of the leading causes of basement flooding, as it can pile up and cause foundational cracks.

Sump Pump Failure

If your sump pump isn’t properly maintained, it can cause serious issues for your basement. Overworked sump pumps can burst and send sewage water seeping through your property.

Clogged Gutters

Enacting regular gutter maintenance prevents clogging issues. When gutter clogging happens, the excess water can seep into the soil around your yard and expose your basement to potential flood hazards.

Leaky Plumbing

Getting your plumbing inspected and maintained annually can help identify future problems - and prevent them entirely! Plumbing leaks can spread throughout a household, including a basement in a worst-case situation.

Water Extraction & Restoration With SERVPRO®

Basement flooding is a problem no property owner wants to experience. We’ll extract all of the water, remove humidity, and properly clean and sanitize your space to return it to its past condition. Give SERVPRO of Morristown a call for expert assistance with any water damage disaster!