Mar 25, 2015 9:32:00 AM / by Joe Schwartz posted in Home Safety, Home Maintenance
April showers bring May flowers, but beware. Those same showers can also bring flooding to your basement. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, floods are the most common natural disaster in America, leading to an average of more than $3 billion in insurance claims annually. In fact, even a few inches of water in a basement results in an average repair cost of $10,000. While the number of floods varies based on geography, heavy rainfall can produce flooding in any basement.
While we may not be able control the weather, the following steps can be taken to help prevent your basement from flooding and eliminate unexpected costs:
It is impossible to predict when an emergency will occur, but taking the correct precautions can help to minimize the chance of an occurrence. At Doyle Security Systems, protecting your home and possessions are our top priority. Along with the above steps, we can further reduce your chance of flooding with our Water and Sump Pump Monitoring Services. Should your water levels rise above a specified height, a signal will be sent to our award-winning Emergency Response Center, where we can notify the appropriate contact to ensure the integrity of your basement. Whether you’re home or away, Doyle Security Systems will monitor your water levels 24/7/365, providing you constant peace of mind.
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