Basement in Beckley Home Floods During Recent Rains?

5/2/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Raleigh County.

Can you recall the last time you inspected or maintained your sump pump? Our local team in Beckley has been restoring water damage in flooded basements for many years, and we’ve seen the difference a sump pump in good working order can make in preventing basement flooding.

A study done by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety cites failed sump pumps as a top cause of basement flooding. Here are some loss prevention and maintenance tips to keep your sump pump in good repair:

• Open the lid and remove debris that may be blocking the water inlet screen
• Pour about five gallons of water into the pump and watch the float valve rise
• As the float valve rises, the pump should turn on, and the water should discharge through the outlet pipe
• Go outside and inspect the outlet pipe
• Water should be flowing from the pipe and away from the home
• Contact a plumbing professional if the sump pump fails to operate during this inspection
• Install a battery backup system
• Choose a system with a battery replacement warning
• Replace batteries every two to three years

Call Us Today!

When heavy rains cause your basement to your Beckley home or commercial business, our team in Beckley is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on call 24 hours a day to serve you. Call us today at 304-253-6633.

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