Even if your area isn’t prone to heavy floods, water can still seep into your basement during heavy rains, especially if your drains are clogged or aren’t working properly. Over time, standing water in your basement can ruin your personal belongings and cause immense damage to your foundation, widening cracks and allowing even more water into your home. In addition to needing drain repair and waterproofing your walls, installing a sump pump can keep your basement dry and prevent damage before it occurs.

How Sump Pumps Prevent Water Damage

Sump pump devices are installed in your basement, inside of a basin designed to catch water as it accumulates. As soon as they detect a certain amount of moisture, the sump pump will automatically kick on and direct the water out of your home, through a pipe that drops it far away from the foundation. Sump pumps can be hard-wired into your home’s electrical system, and many come with battery backups that allow them to continue working even if the power has gone out.

How to Tell if You Need One

First, try to determine where the water in your basement is coming from. If the source is a single crack in the wall, a waterproofing contractor will probably be able to seal the leak for good without installing any extra equipment. However, if water is penetrating through the floor or entering through seams, a sump pump may be the best solution for keeping out moisture.

Whether you need a drain repaired or a sump pump installed, you can depend on American Rooter’s reputation and expertise to get the job done right the first time. Since 1980, they’ve served homeowners throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, unclogging more than 3,000 pipes per year. Visit their website to learn more about their sump pump and drain repair services, follow their Facebook for updates from the experts, or call (888) 863-4638 for an inspection and quote today.