Stormwater Floods Basement in Harrison Charter Township Home?

6/27/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Macomb County.

During the summer months, storms can blow in and cause damage to homes and buildings in Harrison Charter Township. Our local Mount Clemens and New Baltimore teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to property damage emergencies. Here are some tips from the Insurance Information Institute for preventing basement stormwater seepage:

• Reseal your basement. Water in the basement is often caused by cracks in building foundations or floor slabs. If you notice water seepage after heavy rain when you’ve never had a problem, it may mean that your once-waterproof cement floors and basement walls have deteriorated. Painting vulnerable areas with water sealant can prevent seepage.
• Make sure water drains away from the building. Seepage is exacerbated by soil that has settled in a way to make water flow toward the building. After a storm, and especially if the ground is already saturated, rainwater that flows towards the building goes down the outside of the foundation wall, potentially through any cracks.
• Install a backwater valve. Though less common than other causes of basement water, sewer backups are messy. Learn more about your sewer responsibilities and install and maintain a backwater valve, which allows sewage to go out, but not come back in.

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Harrison Charter Township residents and commercial businesses can rely on our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore team to mitigate and restore storm damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-598-5050. 

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