Water Intrusion Damages Basement in Lakewood Home?

6/13/2023 (Permalink)

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For residents in Lakewood who have basements, water seepage can be an issue. Basement seepage can lead to water damage and mold growth and can cause structural damage. Our local Lakewood and Ken Caryl team responds to water damage emergencies throughout the year and offer these helpful tips for preventing basement seepage issues from the Insurance Information Institute:

Reseal your basement. 

Water in the basement is often caused by cracks in building foundations or floor slabs. If you notice water seepage after heavy rain when you’ve never had a problem, it may mean that your once-waterproof cement floors and basement walls have deteriorated. Painting vulnerable areas with water sealant can prevent seepage.

Make sure water drains away from the building. 

Seepage is exacerbated by soil that has settled in a way to make water flow toward the building. After a storm, and especially if the ground is already saturated, rainwater that flows towards the building goes down the outside of the foundation wall, potentially through any cracks.

Install a backwater valve. 

Though less common than other causes of basement water, sewer backups are messy. Learn more about your sewer responsibilities and install and maintain a backwater valve, which allows sewage to go out, but not come back in.

Call Us Today!

When you have water intrusion damage in your Lakewood home or commercial business, our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team will restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 303-973-4664.

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