When protecting your home from potential water damage, sewer lines and drains aren't the only things to worry about. Clogged drain tiles at the foundation of your house, as well as clogged gutters, can lead to basement flooding — and a little maintenance on a schedule beats an emergency call every time.
A simple routine catches most of it: clean gutters each fall before leaves clog them, confirm downspouts still carry water at least a few feet from the foundation each spring, and don't wait for a backup to have your sewer line checked. None of it takes long, and all of it is cheaper than the alternative.
Sometimes a damp basement is caused by a clogged drain tile. That's the pipe—often terracotta—that drains the water from your foundation. Older homes featuring terracotta drain tiles are particularly susceptible to these issues.
So before you spend thousands of dollars on basement waterproofing, get peace of mind by spending a few hundred with us. It might be a simple fix.