How Can I Prevent Rainwater from Seeping Into My Basement in Eugene?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

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Eugene gets its share of rain, averaging 47 inches each year. When cracks form on foundation walls, water can seep into the structure, causing water damage. Our local team in North Eugene and Northwest Lane County responds to water damage emergencies throughout the year and offers these tips from the Insurance Information Institute for preventing basement water seepage:

• 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.

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Our North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams are Here to Help ® when your home or commercial business in Eugene needs water damage restoration services. Call us today at 541-799-0090.

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