This summer brought a particularly bad set of rain storms with it, and people from the East Coast to the Midwest experienced the damage and destruction that often accompanies these torrential downpours. As the last few days of summer come to an end, many are focused on the home repairs this summer has left them with.
Common Fixes for Heavy Rain Flooding
If your house was a victim of heavy rains and flooding, it may be in need of the following fixes:
Wet Basement Solutions
Water damage will affect some 90% of basements, according to experts, and if you experienced major rain storms this summer, your basement is probably one of them. A wet basement can cause extensive damage to furniture, carpets and floorboards and can also lead to expensive repairs. Therefore, it is essential to clear the water out and prevent it from coming back in. Some wet basement solutions include installing a basement sump pump, basement window well covers and waterproofing interior basement walls.
Landscaping
Heavy rains can cause major flooding in your yard, especially if your yard doesn’t drain well. Not only does this mean you have a pond in the back of your house all summer, but it can also mean expensive damage to your home’s foundation. There are a few things you can do to ensure your yard keeps water away from your house. Your yard should slope away from your house so that water does not sit around the foundation. If it doesn’t, you should consider having someone come to look at and fix your lot grading. You can also install a French drain system, which diverts water away from your yard through a series of underground pipes.
Gutter Repairs
Gutters are meant to clear water away from your home, but when they become clogged with sticks and leaves, they can’t perform this essential task. What’s worse, this sitting water can leak into your home and cause all sorts of water damage. It is important to make sure your gutters are cleared of any debris. You should also ensure that there is no structural damage to your gutters. If gutters have holes or they are not leading water a safe distance from your foundation, make sure to fix them right away.
If you were a victim of torrential downpours this summer, it is a good idea to look around both the inside and outside of your house for potential damage. You may need to think about wet basement solutions, fixing your yard and repairing damaged gutters.
Fixing problems sooner rather than later can save you from bigger, more expensive issues down the road.
