Residential and Commercial Plumbing Service - Michigan
A flooded basement can be a very dangerous situation and often have severe implications, if the problem is not handled properly. Standing water can cause toxic molds, foundation damage and a host of additional problems. Common Causes:
Drainage system not installed properly Poor sealing of the basement walls and floor Cracks/ leaks in the basement walls Gutter system is blocked Poor house location Poor drainage around house Sump pump failure A block between the main street sewer and your house Failure of foundation drains Overgrowth of shrubs and plants next to the foundation walls Water heater failure Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to rupture Washing machine overflowing or the hoses rupturing
How to Prevent a Flooded Basement: Fill cracks in the basement walls and floor Grade lot away from home Clean gutters Don’t plant shrubs, bushes, and trees next to the foundation of the house Eavestroughs and downspouts Maintenance of plumbing fixtures Backup sump pump Flood proofing devices Backflow valves Sump pump Depending on the type of basement you have, correction methods to a leaky or flood basement may vary. Here are some of the different types of foundations commonly found here in Michigan. Walk-out basement Daylight basement Michigan basement Crawl space Cellar What we do: Underground plumbing, Pipe bursts, Rebuilds, Water heaters, Sump pumps, Back flow certs, Consulting services & Estimates.
What we do: Underground plumbing, Pipe bursts, Rebuilds, Water heaters, Sump pumps, Back flow certs, Consulting services & Estimates.