Flood preparedness is important this time of year. Especially because late winter and early spring showers can pose the threat of water-filled basements, leaving homes in ruin.
What is a sump pump? Should my basement be equipped with a sump pump? If it is, is your sump pump in working order to handle a flood?
A sump pump, contained in a sump pit, pumps out water from the lowest section of the basement before the water level reaches the basement floor level. Yes, your basement should have a sump pump and if you're not sure if your pump works, now is the time to find out -- whether you inspect the pump yourself or call a plumber, say industry experts. Water from a sudden thaw or rainstorm seeping into basements can cause thousands of dollars in damage, according to consumer reports citing information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A flood of just 1 inch of water in a 1,000-square-foot home can cause $10,600 in damage. If an inspection finds that you need a new sump pump, don't procrastinate. If you do, the damage can sink your home physically and financially.
Usually, a house in a low-lying area is equipped with a sump pump when the home is built, so it's a matter of maintaining the pump and replacing it when necessary. If you live in a home without a sump pump and the basement floods, chances are a pump needs to be installed to carry water away from the home. Basement flooding is mostly caused by water buildup in the soil that makes its way into the basement.
You know that spring is coming, even though some days it feels like it won't. So, be prepared. Contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 for a thorough inspection, repair, or installation of your sump pump.
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