With More Rain In The Forecast, How Well Is Your Sump Pump Working?

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

If your sump pump does fail and your basement is flooded, give us a call. SERVPRO of Washington, DC (202) 737-8776.

With late summer storms moving through the area, flooding is on the mind of many in the area. A sump pump can be a great way to avoid basement flooding.

A sump pump protects homes with basements and crawlspaces from damaging groundwater, directing the water into a pit where it's then pushed out and away from the house. This small but important addition to your home helps prevent your basement from flooding.

If the system ever fails or the power goes out, water overflow may occur. While your sump pump will usually protect you from a flooded basement, sometimes it is not enough or just fails altogether.

Make sure any landscaping around the foundation slopes away from the house.

Be prepared by having the proper insurance coverage in case your sump pump fails.

Install window well covers to keep rain from leaking in.

Clean your gutters and downspouts to keep them from clogging and overflowing.

Install a backup battery or generator in case you lose power.

Install a second sump pump if you live in an especially rainy area.

Install window well covers to keep rain from leaking in.

If your sump pump does fail and your basement is flooded, give us a call. SERVPRO of Washington, DC (202) 737-8776.

SERVPRO of Washington, DC is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is important. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the water damage.

SERVPRO of Washington, DC is an IICRC firm. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry and provides training and certification to restoration companies. IICRC Certified Firms have the right to display the IICRC Certified Logo.

If you have any questions about restoration and what we do call us SERVPRO of Washington, DC (202) 737-8776.