Sump pumps are essential for keeping basements dry, actively working to remove water and protect your home from the potential damage caused by flooding. They are the unsung heroes of basement waterproofing, lying quietly in the corner of your basement until needed. However, a sump pump that’s always running is not just an overachiever; it could signify issues that might compromise its efficiency and the safety of your home.
Category: Emergency Protection
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes & Damage in Your Home
By: | Published November 22, 2023
Frozen pipes are one of those household issues that many of us underestimate until it’s too late. As winter approaches, water in your home’s piping system is at risk of freezing, causing significant inconvenience and, potentially, catastrophic damage. This article will guide you on how to prevent frozen pipes and save your home from the aftermath.
Common Sump Pump Failure Causes & How You Can Keep Your Home Dry
By: | Published July 31, 2020
Heavy rains can pour millions to billions of gallons of water in your area. All that water has to go somewhere, and it’s almost assuredly going to include your property. When water starts to reach your home, your sump pump kicks into action – pushing water out of the pit and away from your property. Sump pump failure happens often, and it leaves your home vulnerable to rapid intakes of water.
Flooded Basement Cleanup Costs: The Risk of Not Waterproofing Your Foundation
By: | Published January 24, 2020
Whether it is heavy rains, spring thawing after deep winter snow, or even a plumbing fiasco, too much water can put you in the position of incurring flooded basement cleanup costs. Knowing that it is likely you will have to deal with excess water in your basement at some point is a good reason to invest in waterproofing your foundation.
Home Flood Protection Tips to Keep Your Basement Dry
By: | Published June 25, 2019
You flip the light switch and start down the basement stairs. Suddenly you freeze like a deer in headlights. The reflection of the basement light glares up at you off the several inches, or feet, of water covering everything in your basement. Your heart pounds in your ears and your stomach churns. Panic-stricken you turn the light off, wait a moment, and turn it back on. No, it’s not a dream, this is real – a real nightmare. Your basement is flooded.
What is a Michigan Basement & How Do You Protect it from Water?
By: | Published April 25, 2018
Whether you live in Michigan, Ohio, or another area, you may have heard the term “Michigan basement.” In this article we’ll explore what that term means and offer tips on how to protect your Michigan basement from water damage!
