Melting Snow

2/11/2022 (Permalink)

Indiana weather can be very unpredictable when it comes to weather. It can be sunny and 60 and the next have heavy snowfall. When we get a heavy snowfall, people always shovel driveways and sidewalks, but forget about some other areas that may need to attention. Those areas would be around any gutters, exposed pipes outside or even windows that lead to basements or lower levels that could allow water in when it begins to melt. If there is a large mound of snow near a window or any possible entryway to a lower level of a home, it could lead to water damage. Another thing to check on while snow is melting is your sump pump. It could get overworked due to all the water and shut off. Most sump pump failures that we have seen is do to being overworked and shuts down for a short period of time. Take necessary precautions and if any water comes inside your home, give us a call.