Flooding - Protect Your Family & Home

Common Residential Flooding

Sewer Flooding: This happens when water backs up from clogged drains or sewer lines into basements. It can damage pipes, wood, and even cause mold. Older homes with old or broken septic systems are more at risk. Regularly maintaining septic systems helps prevent this.

Rainwater Damage: Heavy rain can cause water to leak into walls and foundations, leading to mold and structural problems. Often, clogged gutters or broken downspouts are to blame. Cleaning gutters and fixing downspouts can prevent this.

Basement Flooding: Water can seep into basements through cracks in the walls or floors, leaky windows, or broken sump pumps. It may also come in through plumbing fixtures. Fixing these problems early can avoid expensive repairs.

Water Leaks: Sometimes, small gaps between the ground and your home's foundation let water in. Poor drainage makes it worse, especially after heavy rain. Keeping drains clear and your basement organized can reduce risks.

Flooding can damage your home, but with regular maintenance and waterproofing, you can protect it

Reduce the Risk of Flooding

Keep drains and gutters clean: Clear leaves and debris from gutters and drains so water flows properly.

Redirect Downspouts: Make sure water from downspouts flows away from your house. Don’t let it spill onto sidewalks or stay near your home’s base.

Smart Landscaping: Plant grass and plants to help absorb water. Shape the ground so water flows away from your house.

Flood Barriers: Use sandbags or barriers around your house to block floodwaters.

Help Soil Absorb Water: Make gardens, grassy areas, or use special paving to reduce water puddles and runoff.

Rain Barrels: Put barrels under gutters to collect rainwater and use it for gardening later.

Soakaway Pits: Build underground spaces where extra rainwater can soak into the ground safely.

French Drains: Dig trenches with rocks to move water away from problem areas.

Sump Pumps: Check that your pump works and keeps your basement dry during storms.

Good Drainage Around Homes: Fix anything that stops water from flowing away from your house.

Flooding can cause big problems, but taking these steps can help protect your home and yard