Protecting your home against water damage and costly repairs lies within the crawl space and sump pump installation. Sump pumps drain water out of the lowest area of the home, preventing damage and the need for repairs. Without proper maintenance, sump pump damage can put your home at risk.
Heavy Sump Pump Months
Spring weather is welcomed by most of us, ready for a break from the cold temperatures. Spring brings plenty of extra rain, as well as pooling water and saturated soil as the grounds begin to warm. It’s essential that your sump pump is ready for excess water and moisture.
Sump Pump Safety Tips
When spring temperatures warm, the ground and air, moisture, water, and accompanying problems can be the result. If your sump pump is not ready for these obstacles during the upcoming heavy season, your home could be susceptible to damage and expensive repairs.
The following safety and maintenance tips help ensure your sump pump works as it should when it should.
- Dedicate a circuit entirely to the sump pump to prevent electrical failure and fires
- Only use sump pumps with overheating switches. These switches keep households safe and provide greater peace of mind than alternative sump pumps.
- Inspect the sump pump regularly -and hire a professional to do the same at least once each year.
- Repair any damaged wires or other issues you find during those regular inspections.
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.
