When heavy rains strike the Detroit area, the only thing that can stand between damaging floodwaters and your home is a sump pump. Sump pumps divert floodwater out of your basement, protecting your home and belongings from water damage, mold and mildew growth, and serious structural damage. While sump pumps are incredibly important, they are rarely used, leading some homeowners to neglect testing their sump pump and increasing the risk of failure when it’s needed most. A backup sump pump is an added layer of protection and peace of mind you can count on to keep your home safe during a storm. Let’s take a closer look at backup sump pumps and how Tom’s Basement Waterproofing can help you with our sump pump services.
Detroit Storms and the Risks They Bring to Basements
Detroit’s weather can create the perfect storm for sump pump failure, particularly in the spring. As spring storms bring heavy rainfall, soil that is already saturated from snowmelt can’t absorb more water, increasing hydrostatic pressure around your foundation. This pressure can lead to foundation damage, including cracks in your basement that become easy access points for water. To make things even worse, many sump pumps rely entirely on a home’s power grid, meaning that if a storm knocks out the power to your home, your sump pump will be useless. With so many Detroit homes being at high risk of water intrusion into their basements, we highly recommend investing in a backup sump pump with an independent power source to keep you, your family, and your home safe during Detroit’s powerful storms.
How a Backup Sump Pump Saves You Money
Investing in a backup sump pump for your home is one of the smartest ways to protect your home and yourself during a storm. When a storm strikes and a primary sump pump fails due to poor maintenance, age, or power loss, basement flooding can occur rapidly. Basement flooding can lead to costly damage, including:
- Damage to drywall and belongings
- Mold growth in as little as 24 hours
- Severe structural damage
- Expensive clean-up and repair bills
To further complicate matters, many Detroit home insurance policies have limited or no coverage for flood damage, leaving you stuck with the bill. Having a backup sump pump is one way you can prevent these expensive damages and sleep more easily at night when a storm strikes.
Signs You Should Consider a Back-Up Sump Pump in Detroit
While we highly recommend backup sump pumps for all of our Detroit customers, there are certain risk factors you may face that can increase the likelihood of your primary sump pump failing. These include:
- Frequent power outages
- Sump pumps that receive heavy use
- A history of water intrusion into your basement
- An aging primary sump pump that is 10 or more years old
If you’re concerned about the risk of water intrusion into your basement, Tom’s Basement Waterproofing is here to help. Our team can help you evaluate your risk level and recommend an appropriate backup sump pump for your basement.
Get a Backup Sump Pump for Your Detroit Basement at Tom’s Basement Waterproofing
Since 1975, Tom’s Basement Waterproofing has served the Detroit area, helping our community stay protected from basement water damage. If you’re concerned about your basement staying protected during storms, our team is here to help with our sump pump services. To schedule an inspection and get an estimate on backup sump pump services, give our team a call today at(586) 949-7826.
