Rain is in the forecast. Are you prepared? Don't get caught in the rain!

Sure you think “I don’t have a BIG leak” in my basement or crawlspace now. But what if over time, it gets worse and the weather and ground affect it even more? There are several ways water gets into a house. Groundwater seeps, leaks, and even rush into many crawlspaces and basements. It enters under the footing, between the footing and the walls, right through block walls and through cracks in poured walls. After it seeps in, it just lies there in puddles, slowly evaporating upward into the house. On wet, rainy days, not only can water leak in but water vapor, also called relative humidity, can affect your crawlspace or basement, even more, venting your space with wet air. 

If it is a rainy day, checking these three areas of your home can help you gauge if your home is a candidate for potential water damage. 

1. Check Your Downspouts

• Are they effectively taking water AWAY from the foundation of your home? 

• Is there erosion being caused by rushing water on your sidewalks or driveway?
• Is there pooling along the base of your home? You want that water moving away from your foundation!

2. Check your Access Well

• Is the access well to your crawl space-filling with water?
• What about your Egress Window access?

3. Visible Signs of Dampness and Water

• Grab a flashlight and take a peek into your crawl space. Is there any standing water? What about dampness on the walls?
• Head to your basement, check for damp walls.
• Check out the floors of your basement, particularly near your sump pump. Is your sump pump working properly?

Did you see anything that concerns you? Maybe you aren't sure whether you should be concerned or not. No worries, our DryZone team is here to help! Call us at (302) 684-5034