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How to Protect a Basement from Flooding New Jersey

Your finished basement is your pride and joy. You've already spent thousands of dollars and countless hours converting your concrete dungeon into comfortable living space. The last thing you need is a tidal pool of sewage infiltrating your new home office or wet bar.

Local Companies

DW Enterprises Home Improvement Uc
(973) 483-4390
901 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ
Mutual Home Improvement Co Inc
(973) 372-2232
539 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ
Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse
(201) 234-3170
727 State Rt 440
Jersey City, NJ
Bleuprint Home Improvement Contracting
(973) 277-7837
143 Parkview Ter
Newark, NJ
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(973) 542-8096
390 Broad St
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(973) 399-1325
862 Clinton Ave
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Newark Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
(973) 491-9009
145 Chapel St
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All Small Jobs
(201) 432-2043
609 Garfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ
Home Construction World Inc
(201) 369-0333
76 Van Wagenen Ave
Jersey City, NJ
The Home Depot
(201) 521-9437
440 Route 440
Jersey City, NJ
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Steps

Emergency Power

  1. Make sure you have a sump pump. It is more important than your plasma tv or a kegerator. Without it, it is just like the Titanic in an iceberg field:bad.
  2. Check to see if your sump pump has backup power.A simple 30-minute thunderstorm can quickly destroy weekends worth of sweat equity -- unless your sump pump has backup power. Emergency power comes in three basic forms. Backup battery systems work-for a few hours. If you want automatic AND long-term protection, consider getting a standby generator. They also protect your whole house, but it is more expensive. Standby generators can automatically keep your basement dry, your beer cold and your TV tuned into the big game. They can also keep your family safe and warm during a disaster.

Warning Systems

  1. Get a warning system. Even if you have backup power, you should be warned that your basement will flood.

Flood Insurance

  1. Avoid Homeowner's insurance. It only protects you from wind damages, not flood damages.
  2. Get a separate flood insurance policy to protect your basement from rising tides. Check with your local insurance agent for details.

Tips

  • Put a vent or hole in the the basement wall where where flooded water can flow out such as by the basement windows. This can lower the cost of your flood insurance.
  • Where the sump pump is, try making the hole deeper so it will collect longer before it floods out onto the floor where your plasma TV is.
  • You can help prevent basement water problems by keeping your rain gutters clean, extending rain gutter downspouts and other routine maintenance.
  • Be aware that weather isn't the only cause. Make sure your plumbing is good. Make sure your pipes don't leak or burst.

Warnings

  • Don't underestimate the chances of your basement flooding. This can happen in any home, no matter how well you protect it.

Things You'll Need

  • Generator
  • Monitoring System
  • Flood Insurance

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Featured Local Company

DW Enterprises Home Improvement Uc

(973) 483-4390
901 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ
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