Have you ever gone downstairs into a wet basement after a heavy rainfall? Sometimes there may be a little water in a corner or a small puddle on the basement floor by a wall. But, on the other hand, there may be inches of water that make you pull out the wet vac to clean it up. Leaky basements are a real problem for homeowners because they can be a tell-tale sign of foundation issues that often cause water damage and mold.
Foundation Issues and Poor Drainage
If you have basement leaks after heavy rains, check your rain gutters. Properly functioning gutters will direct water away from your home, preventing it from pooling around the foundation. Over time, pooling and poor drainage allow water to seep through foundation cracks in the basement walls, windows, or the slab itself. In 2021, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area averaged 26 inches of rainfall (even with the summer drought conditions), and 2022 should also see its fair share of precipitation. The MN DNR reports that heavy rainfall events are increasing and expected to continue in coming years.
Climate Change and Your Home
Because of this changing rainfall situation, controlling rain that runs off your roof is critcal. A few inches of rain can add up to thousands of gallons of water. Since a typical 2,000 square-foot roof sends thousands of gallons of water off the roof and flowing around your home's foundation every year, you can see the importance of managing that distribution.
A leaky basement problem could be caused by several factors. Checking to find a cause or contributor to the problem makes good sense. Ask a gutter professional to check your gutters to see if they are functioning properly. They may need maintenance or replacement. And if your home has no gutters, this might be the perfect time to talk with an expert about seamless gutters.
Gutter Problems and Basement Leaks
Basement flooding and leaks are often caused by issues such as:
• Clogged gutters and downspouts
• Leaky gutters that have damaged joints
• Rusted sections with holes
• Broken gutters that have become detached from the roofline
• No gutters helping to divert the water from your home and landscaping
Water damage is never good for any home, so check your gutters and downspouts throughout the year to ensure they are in good working order and can do their job of directing water away from your home.
At Seamless Solutions, we can inspect your gutters to make sure they are in proper condition and make repairs if needed. We take great pride in our work and offer professional services to help prevent basement leaks from over-saturation of the foundation around your home.
Call us today for a free, no-obligation gutter estimate: 612-834-0664. We have 20 years of experience in gutter installation services and repairs in Maple Plain and the surrounding cities of Maple Grove, Medina, Orono, Wayzata, Deephaven, Minnetonka, and the western metro area. If you would like to know if you are in our service area, give us a call.