Leaking Basement in Warren?

11/29/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores has been restoring water damage for Warren residents for many years. Basement seepage is a common problem, and some steps can be taken to prevent this form of water damage. The Insurance Information Institute offers these helpful tips for preventing basement water 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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When your Warren home or commercial business needs water restoration services, SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores has a team of technicians trained and certified to clean and restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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