The Effects of Snow Melt On Your Basement and Foundation

As residents of Central Indiana, we know that the weather can be very unpredictable and frustrating.  While we may experience below freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall one day, the weather may warm up significantly causing the snow to melt just a few days later.  What many people do not realize is that basements are still very much vulnerable to flooding even during the winter before the rainy Spring season. Runoff from melting snow around the foundation of the home can easily seep into the basement causing damage to flooring, personal items, and create foundation issues.  With the recent moderate level of snowfall, Central Indiana homeowners may want to consider investing in a basement waterproofing system that will provide protection during all seasons of the year. 

Having a perimeter floor drainage system and sump pump installed in your basement will provide ultimate protection against the risk of snow melt leaking into your basement.  Our WaterGuard perimeter floor drainage system collects runoff from the basement walls and redirects it to a sump pump such as the TripleSafe.  The sump pump then removes the water out of the basement and away from the home as far as possible through our discharge line system.  Once a waterproofing system is installed in your basement, you will never have to worry about this issue again.  Spring is the most common time for a basement to flood with the rainy season and warmer temperatures causing snow to melt.  Now is the perfect time to waterproof your basement before it is too late, and costs add up.

Melting snow not only puts your basement at risk of flooding; it can cause crucial damage to your home’s foundation.  Repeated cycles of freezing and unfreezing can cause cracks in your basement walls and foundation settlement, which will only get worse over time.  An effective drainage system and sump pump can also prevent this from happening.  If cracks in the basement walls have already formed, we can help you with that too.  Contact us today before the melting snow wreaks havoc on your basement and foundation!