If you have a home built before the 1980s, there could be lead or asbestos in your walls that could be disturbed and made ...

“Water finds its path of least resistance and it may be into your basement.” In their shop they have all the best tools and equipment to dry out homes after a flood, hundreds of fans and ...

This can eventually create leaks in your basement. Elevate your utilities. Raise your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) units, generators, water heater and pump and utility meters at least one foot ...

If you can remove the water safely, you should start the process as soon as possible to minimize your losses and prevent ... in a flooding scenario. Once the water is out of your basement, you ...

But a lot of basement flooding happens when your sump pump can't keep up with heavy rain. This is called "water backup," and it's only covered if you buy a special add-on. Other common reasons for ...

Heavy rains can help water find its way into your home, but with preparation, you can keep the water ... chance of rain or flood water from getting in. If your home has a basement, a sump pump ...

Luckily, Allemang says there are many steps you can take to protect your home from basement flooding. Below, he shares what you can do to prevent water damage. There are two main causes of flooding ...

We have had projects where two carefully placed sump pumps that discharge to the outside have kept a basement from flooding ... have formed berms that prevent water from flowing away from the ...

We are currently working on a renovation project at a house that has basement flooding issues ... address those holes in a timely manner and keep water from getting in and under the stairs ...

Asked whether it’s an individual’s responsibility to prevent basement sewer backup flooding or the government’s, the Chicago Department of Water Management responded with a written statement.