The more your home ages, the more likely changes are to occur – including the kind that can cause problems. Take foundation settling and resulting cracks, for example. It happens in the best of homes and often leads to basement flooding. Or, pipes can crack or separate, and empty their contents, as well.
The point is, even if you don’t already have wet basement issues, over time the likelihood increases.
Sump Pumps Explained
It’s estimated that 90 to 95 percent of all basements will experience a problem with water penetration that a sump pump easily could have prevented. Here are three factors that indicate your home is at risk:
- Your basement is below the water table.
- You already have water seeping into your basement.
- Your basement is prone to high levels of humidity.
Here are the two main types of sump pumps we install to help protect property and valuable possessions:
- Submersible: These operate under water. They’re flood-proof and easily removed for maintenance. Plus, they perform long and reliably.
- Back-up Pumps: Should your main pump fail for any reason, including a loss of electrical power, your battery-powered back-up pump will turn on automatically and run for as long as it’s needed.
With a sump pump and back-up sump pump working together, your basement will stay dry and free from water-caused damage. Same goes for your valuable possessions and furnishings.
To learn more about how Norhio Plumbing can help prevent water damage in your home, contact us today for more information or to schedule sump pump installation.
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