Flooding

Protect Your Property from Flood Damage

Even minor flooding can result in extensive damage to walls, floors, furniture and every item in the affected area. Flooding also lays the groundwork for potentially unseen health hazards that include the steady and rapid development of black and toxic mold that can aggravate existing health conditions and significantly compromise air quality. Reduce and eliminate the chances of floods and water damage due to leaking and damaged pipes or plumbing equipment with regular maintenance checks from a licensed North Vancouver plumber.

Basement Floods

Although most flooding occurs as a result of a heavy rainfall or excessive water accumulation following the sudden temperature changes associated with a spring thaw, floods can also occur during the dry weather season because of sewer backup that causes water to seep through walls or come up through the foundation floor. If the groundwater level or sewer level is located above your basement floor, the basic gravitational force makes it all that much easier for water to infiltrate your basement under certain conditions. Protect your property from water accumulation due to water line problems and damaged plumbing by ensuring that all pipes and equipment are well maintained and functioning properly.

Plumbing Problems Related to Flooding

Pipes that have become brittle and unstable in certain older homes can easily crack making your property much more vulnerable to an unexpected flood. In addition, a damaged water hose on your washer can succumb to consistent water pressure and eventually burst. Older water heater units also present a potential problem and will flood an entire laundry room and basement if left unchecked. A range of plumbing problems can contribute to both minor and major flooding and cause property damage and significant loss, in addition to serious health hazards. Since the best protection is always prevention, a certified plumbing inspection is a very cost effective investment.

Jason Of All Trades offers the following helpful tips to protect your North Vancouver property from flood damage:

• Extend gutters and down spouts to divert rainwater away from your home or business property.
• Clean gutters in the spring to prevent blockages that cause water to accumulate and infiltrate your property’s foundation
• Ensure that sump pumps are in good working order and replaced when necessary
• Verify the angle of the slope or grade of your lawn and check carefully for water accumulation and pooling near your property after a heavy rainfall
• Opt for a professional installation of an interior and exterior backflow valve for added protection.