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Tips to Prevent Your Basement From Flooding

Jun 09, 2020

As many homeowners know: your home’s needs change as the seasons do. Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes drier conditions and heavy rains-- as well as a much higher possibility of basement flooding in your home. Now is the perfect time to take preventative steps to waterproof your home for the summer and avert costly water damage repairs.

Help Prevent Floods In Your Home, Before It's Too Late.

Flooding can truly be a nightmare and an extremely stressful event to navigate. Detection and quick action can prevent a small issue from becoming a flood disaster. While deploying the expertise of professionals will always be your best option, there are several measures homeowners can take themselves to prevent basement floods:

  • Scan your home for structural cracks or leaks : Try to identify any possible culprits for leaks into your home that could lead to flooding. Patch any cracks you find in your pipes or foundation and you find. Pro tip: Condensation on your pipes is often a tell-tale sign of leaks.

  • Keep rain gutters clear : Rain gutters are the unsung heroes of flood mitigation in the home. Keep them clear of leaves and debris to increase their effectiveness. Also, always make sure that your downspouts are faced away from your home. Make a habit of checking both of these regularly in the summer months.

  • Consider installing a flood alarm system: These specialized alarm systems use water sensors, sounding an alarm if the water level in the room rises above 1/16 of an inch. Flood alarms work best when paired with an automatic shut-off valve that cuts off water flow into your home when it detects a water pressure imbalance. Lutz Plumbing’s expertly trained staff can help you install a shut-off valve in your home to protect against unexpected leaks and flooding.

Professional Flood Prevention Services

Skilled plumbing professionals can help you flood-proof your home for the summer by providing a number of preventative services. Some of these include:

  • Water heater inspection : A water heater that has fallen into disrepair can be more than just the cause of an unpleasant shower; it can also be a flooding liability. Damaged or rusty tank water heaters can allow for water to leak, or burst, out onto your floors.

    Invest in the regular maintenance of this appliance to ensure it is performing optimally and free of preventable wear and tear.
  • Sewer line replacement or repair : Leaking, burst or clogged sewer line can cause flooding in two ways:

    •  By allowing sewage water to seep up from the ground to the surface of your yard and pool there, water which then can leak into your home.

    • Through the failure of a sewage line to drain waste properly causing a backup in your home. Have professionals regularly inspect your sewer lines to steer clear of flooding disasters.

  • Sump Pump replacement or repair: Regular inspection of your sump pump will identify, and allow you to address, issues that could cause it to fail-- such as clogged lines or issues with the sensor. If your sump pump is over 10 years old and requires replacement, consider installing one with a battery backup.

    Battery backups allow your sump pump to maintain its function without needing a power source. This way, if a heavy storm causes a power outage on your property, you can be sure your sump pump will still work dependably.

Let Lutz Plumbing Ease Your Mind and Protect Your Home

When determining your home’s flooding potential and how to remedy it, making the choice to involve the expertise of professionals is the best option for waterproofing and plumbing repair services. From water heater maintenance to sump pump inspection or replacement.

Lutz Plumbing, Inc. has 100 years of experience serving the greater Kansas City area and our highly-skilled and knowledgeable licensed Master Plumbers will identify your home’s specific needs and help you navigate the best options for you.

Call Lutz Plumbing today at 913-888-9500 and let our experienced team show you what 100 years of trusted service can do for you.

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