You know what they say, “April showers bring May flowers.” But a piece of wisdom that is not so common is prepping your basement for those April showers! If your basement flooded or even had a small leak or two last year, don’t wait for it to happen again this year. Ignoring even the…
Top Reasons for a Flooded Basement Your basement is at the foundation of your home, so you want to keep it protected. Preventing water from getting into your basement is the number one way to accomplish this. Waterproofing that foundation is the way to go, but first, it helps to know why basements flood in…
How to Avoid Water in My Basement? There are a lot of things that professional contract plumbers can do to help prevent water from getting into your basement; you can learn more about those services here. But what about what you can do yourself? How Can I Prevent Water from Leaking into My Basement? Gutter…
Basement Wall Replacements in Northeast Ohio Basement walls can seem like they last forever, and they essentially should, but sometimes there are elements that eventually take their toll on these walls causing them to crack, bow, and eventually cave in. When Should I Replace My Basement Walls? If you notice that your basement walls are…
What are Backwater Valves? Backwater valves are the second line of defense for your home to prevent flooding. This device is installed in either a sanitary or storm sewer to irrigate any excess water away from your home. If your home floods frequently during storms, backwater valves are a great way to prevent that! How…
How To Choose A Basement Waterproofing Contractor When you need basement waterproofing, you’ll start to see evidence of a problem. Things such as water or structural cracks will be obvious. You may experience a musty smell or see mold growing. When you know you have a problem, your first step is finding a good basement…
Prevent Basement Flooding in Northeast Ohio As we get closer and closer to the end of winter, there is one thing on many home and business owner’s minds- “Is my basement going to flood?” Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes snowmelt and lots of rain. Is your basement ready? Sump Pumps…
Problem: POWER FAILUREÂ Solution: BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM Heavy rainstorms and power failures can go hand in hand. If the power goes out, you sump pump may not work, and your basement can flood. We recommend a PumpSpy Battery Backup System. It has a backup sump pump and battery so if the power goes out, the battery…