{"id":4766,"date":"2023-05-31T10:57:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T16:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basementpro-basementsfor14.com\/staging\/5143\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:50:01","slug":"basement-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basementpro-basementsfor14.com\/staging\/5143\/basement-flooding\/","title":{"rendered":"Basement Flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few things make your stomach drop faster than finding water in your basement. Sometimes it\u2019s just a damp corner, other times it\u2019s a full-on indoor pool. Either way, basement flooding can destroy flooring, furniture, drywall\u2014and in the worst cases, even compromise your home\u2019s structure.<br><br>If you\u2019ve ever walked downstairs after a summer storm to find soggy carpet and that unmistakable musty smell, you know it\u2019s something you never want to experience twice.<br><br>The good news? Most basement floods can be prevented with some planning and a few smart maintenance habits. Here\u2019s what every Utah homeowner should know, based on what we\u2019ve seen firsthand as contractors (and learned the hard way as homeowners ourselves).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_dce37d-f0\">Why Basements Flood<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0fb112-bc\">Water can find its way inside in more ways than you\u2019d think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heavy rain or snowmelt<\/strong> oversaturates the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor grading or drainage<\/strong> sends water toward your foundation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foundation cracks<\/strong> become direct entry points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sewer backups or sump pump failures<\/strong> send water back inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_a64a51-0b\">We once worked with a homeowner in Provo who had just installed brand-new carpet. A single hidden crack in the foundation turned into a disaster after a summer downpour. Within days, the entire basement had to be gutted. Stories like that are why prevention is worth every bit of effort.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7869d3-a1\"><strong>Why Prevention Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7fac06-38\">Prevention is vital not just because the repair bill for a basement flood can be outrageous, but also because the damage and repair times are very disruptive and may have long-term adverse effects on your home. These are some steps you can take to avoid a flood: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repair any foundation cracks as soon as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that rain gutters drain away from your house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that your sprinklers are not directed towards windows or window wells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slope all land scaping away from the home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_d511d8-ad\">A little routine maintenance today can spare you a whole lot of stress\u2014and money\u2014down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_15f693-ee\"><strong>How to Prevent Basement Flooding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_73e983-95\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_73e983-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_73e983-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_73e983-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_73e983-95\"><strong>1. Grade Your Yard the Right Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_5a7630-89\">After the next rainstorm, walk your yard. Do you see water pooling near your foundation? That\u2019s a red flag. Your landscaping should slope away from your home, not toward it.<br>We once helped a family in South Jordan with persistent basement moisture issues. The culprit? A back patio that was poured flat against the house. Re-grading and extending the patio resolved the problem almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fff9b4-75\"><strong>2. Install (or Maintain) a Sump Pump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_17f265-c2\">If your home doesn\u2019t already have a sump pump, consider one. These small but mighty devices automatically pump water out when it starts to collect.<br><br><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Get a model with a battery backup. During a massive storm in Lehi, the power went out, and so did dozens of sump pumps. The homes with backups stayed dry. The others\u2026 not so lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_e8d185-83\"><strong>3. Waterproof Like You Mean It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_fcb4fd-7e\">Even basic waterproof coatings on basement walls and floors can provide significant benefits. For older homes or houses with recurring water issues, professional waterproofing systems, such as interior drains or exterior membranes, may be worth the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_475cbb-c8\"><strong>4. Keep Gutters and Downspouts Clear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_08cfea-01\">It may sound simple, but it\u2019s one of the most common problems we encounter. When gutters get clogged, water spills over and ends up right against your foundation. To keep water away, ensure your downspouts direct runoff at least six feet from the house.<br><br>One couple we assisted in American Fork had been experiencing leaks for months. The solution? A quick gutter cleaning and two $12 downspout extenders. Problem solved. Sometimes, the cheapest fixes make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c91f88-8a\"><strong>5. Seal Foundation Cracks Early<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_c6a11b-ed\">Tiny cracks might seem harmless, but water has a way of finding its way through even the smallest openings. Take a quick walk through your basement a couple of times a year and keep an eye out for new gaps or signs of movement. Seal the small cracks with hydraulic cement. 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Add Backup Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_2b77d5-1b\">No system is foolproof. Power goes out, pumps burn out, and things break when you least expect them to. That\u2019s why we always suggest having a backup sump pump, whether it\u2019s battery-powered or water-powered. We\u2019ve personally seen a $250 backup pump save a $30,000 finished basement. In moments like that, it\u2019s the best investment you\u2019ll ever make.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_7756f7-d2\"><strong>Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ignoring clogged gutters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting grading problems go unchecked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting to test the sump pump each season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overlooking small cracks until they become big ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skipping a backup pump or drainage plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_0af610-ff\"><strong>The Bottom Line: Prevention Pays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4766_10639d-e3\">Basement floods are stressful, messy, and expensive, but most can be prevented. 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