Clear eave troughs and downspouts of leaves, branches, ice and snow
Downspouts should end at least six feet from house and direct water downgrade or to a permeable surface
The soil around the foundation should be sloped away from the house
Window wells are free from leaves, branches, snow and ice
Clean your sump pump
Check the sump pump for operation, make sure it's plugged in and the float is functional
Have a professional repair all the cracks in the basement walls
Signs of Dampness: Musty Orders, Peeling Paint, Rusty MetalĀ
Water located in a Finished Basement: Stains on the drywall or trim, wet carpet
Streams or puddles of water found on the floor, Water coming up through the floor cracks, or accumulating water on the basement floor
Water running in over the very top of the wall
Radon may be seeping into my house