Water Intrusion in Bolingbrook?

12/7/2021 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24-hours a day in Will and DuPage Counties.

Water intrusion happens when water enters a structure from outside and causes water damage.  SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South has been restoring water damage for Bolingbrook residents and businesses for many years and offer these water intrusion prevention tips to avoid basement seepage from the Insurance Information Institute:

Prevent 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.

Call Us!

When your Bolingbrook home or Commercial business needs water damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you. Call us today at 630-369-9710.

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