nearby storm drains should be un-blocked and not backing up onto the property. Sump pumps - also check that if they are installed, the sump pump(s) are working and that water is pumped to a location that does not drain back into the building. Some properties use an outdoor catch basi...
There are two ways that the traps in your basement’s floor drain could cause a foul smell in your basement. First, they could still contain sewage or solid waste that was missed during clean-up. Second, with a shop vacuum, all of the water in the floor trap could have been sucked ou...
Protect your property from water damage and health hazards by installing a backwater valve. A backwater valve — also called a backflow prevention valve — automatically seals off your plumbing system, blocking wastewater from backing up into your home's plumbing when there are floods or a blocka...
There are two ways that the traps in your basement’s floor drain could cause a foul smell in your basement. First, they could still contain sewage or solid waste that was missed during clean-up. Second, with a shop vacuum, all of the water in the floor trap could have been sucked ou...