TL;DR Test your sump pump every three months, with an extra check before fall. It takes five minutes and a bucket of water. That's the best free basement insurance you can set up. Key Takeaways Quarterly testing is the minimum, with monthly checks during the wet season The Pacific Northwest...
Don’t Wait: DIY Window Well Drain Check
Inspect Window Well Drains Before Heavy Rain Hits Window wells with clogged or missing drains are a common cause of basement flooding during atmospheric river events. When heavy rain parks over the Lower Mainland for days, water has nowhere to go except through egress windows. The frustrating part? A 20-minute...