It’s true that not every home in Athens needs a sump pump, but a good number of them can benefit from its inclusion on their property. Is your home one that can benefit from the extra help a sump pump provides when removing excess water from your basement? Here are five signs you need a sump pump installed at your home.
1. Basement Water
Standing water in the basement is the biggest indicator of the need for a sump pump. If you notice standing water in the basement, install a sump pump before more damage occurs. If there’s already a sump pump in your home, it’s time to replace the unit.
2. Rainfall
Athens averages 55 inches of rainfall each year. This is 19 inches more than the national average. Homeowners in Athens can benefit from a sump pump to help slurp up the tasty rainwater before it reaches their basement. Sump pumps provide an extra means of protection for worried homeowners.
3. Home Location
Many low-lying areas throughout Athens likely result in additional water problems that could be a thing of the past with sump pump installation. Homeowners residing in flat areas also face some issues with potential flooding and damaging waters since the home is surrounded by soil that traps water.
4. Newly Finished Basement
After finishing your basement, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor and use the area in a myriad of ways, whether you need a home for your in-laws or a playroom for the kids. However, before adding valuables to the basement or allowing children or loved ones to roam around, install a sump pump so they never face potential water threats.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer.
If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.