3 Factors That Can Increase the Chances of Flooding in Your Basement

1/22/2020 (Permalink)

If you have a cracked foundation in your home you should get it fixed to avoid any flooding in your basement.

Some homeowners in St Clair County, experience the occasional basement flood more often than others. Homes where lower-level flooding happens regularly often show signs of at least one of the following factors.

Shoddy Work

If corners were cut during construction, it's likely that your basement will bear the consequences.Water damage experts recommend that you inspect your home for problems that need to be fixed:

• Bad seals on basement floors and walls
• Improperly positioned downspouts that direct water toward the house rather than away from it
• Cracks in the foundation
  
  

Some of these problems may be expensive to fix, but doing so can save you more money in flood repairs in the long run.

Clogged Drainage

Regular home maintenance is important. It's more than just making your home look nice, though. Keeping your gutters clean can help your drainage system work properly during a heavy rainstorm. If they are clogged, water is likely to run down the side of your house, resulting in a basement flood. Cleaning the debris out of your gutters on a regular basis, particularly in the fall when leaves tend to gather there, not only looks good but also protects your home.

Poor Site Planning

A tendency toward basement flooding may go as far back as when the site for your home was chosen. If it was built in a low-lying area, you may have a flooded basement every time a big storm comes your way. Over time, sediment can build up to create a barrier against floodwaters. Until that happens, however, you can build up terraces in your landscaping plan to redirect the water's flow elsewhere.
Several factors can contribute to flooding on the lower levels of your home, and you may not be aware that any of them are a problem until the first flood happens. Your home may not be resistant to a basement flood now, but there are several things you can do to decrease your chances of water damage in the future