No matter the home, basements will always be prone to flooding. By nature, basements are always somewhat embedded into the ground below your home, putting them on the front lines when it comes to flooding in your home. Your basement may be especially vulnerable when it comes to the summer storms so frequently experienced in Maryland. If your basement floods this summer, be prepared with the knowledge of and phone number for a local and reliable Eldersburg, MD plumber.
What Causes Flooding?
Flooding in your basement may occur for a few reasons which can result in far more standing water than you ever planned for. Most simply, rain could be coming in through basement windows which might not be properly sealed or could be broken. Persistent rain and summer storms can lead to a build-up of excess water around your home which may seep into your basement through cracks in the foundation. Groundwater, which is always present below your home down at some level, can also swell and enter your home’s plumbing, potentially leaking into your basement.
Examining Your Sump Pump
The sump pump is essential to keeping your basement dry, especially during storms. Sump pumps are installed underneath your basement and work to gather and reign in water before it has a chance to become a threat to your basement and home. An active and working sump pump can be the difference between a dry, usable basement and half a foot of standing water ruining your summer.
It’s best to regularly examine your sump pump to ensure that it’s in working condition. Your local Eldersburg, MD plumber can make a visit to your home to check up on your sump pump at the start of the storm season so that they won’t have to come back later in the summer to repair flood damage.
Emergency Plumbing Services
If stormwater does find its way into your basement, you’ll want to call an emergency plumbing service as soon as possible. While the natural reaction to this situation is to panic, you won’t have to with expert plumbers like those at Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating Services. Our Eldersburg, MD plumbing team has you covered with emergency pipe repair, sump pump repair, drain repair, hose and valve repair, and can even fix your leaks.
Save Michael Runk‘s Number
Though we hope you never have to call us in an emergency, save our number (410-781-6791) just in case you need it. Better yet, give us a call when you’re not in an emergency so we can check out your plumbing to ensure it’ll hold up during the summer storms. Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating Services is your local Eldersburg, MD plumber here to help with your basement flooding emergencies.