What You Can Do to Avoid a Flooded Basement
Summer is thunderstorm season. Yes, those storms can cool things off and are good for the lawn and garden. But they can also lead to expensive and inconvenient basement flooding. We constantly remind (nag) you of plumbing to do’s to prevent flooding – installing and maintaining sump pumps and having your sewer line rodded. But […]
Spring is Here, Which Means More Rain – How to Ensure Your Home Can Handle Flooding
Flooding is a major concern for homeowners across the country, even for those who do not live near major bodies of water. The Chicagoland area sees its fair share of lake-effect wind and rain, and with torrential downpours comes the threat of flash flooding. If you are unsure as to whether your home is prepared […]
Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps
After the torrential rains we had the other night, our phones were ringing off the hook with people telling us their back-up sump pumps were beeping. So we thought this would be a good time to talk about back-up sump pumps, because we have a feeling it will rain again. Back-up pumps go off for […]
Avoiding the Health Risks Associated with Flooding
Last month we provided some advice on how to prevent floods. But, unfortunately, despite everybody’s best efforts, floods sometimes will occur. In addition to the mess, inconvenience and financial impacts, most importantly, there are health risks associated with flooding. We won’t go into the details of the risks, but will provide some advice on avoiding […]
Things You Can Do to Prevent Floods That You Don’t Need a Plumber for
We constantly remind our clients that we can help them prevent their homes from flooding by checking and/or installing sump pumps and battery back-up pumps, and by performing preventative maintenance on their sewer lines. But there are several easy and inexpensive (and maybe even free) things you can do to prevent flooding. Here are a […]
