Spring in Northeast Ohio means melting snow on top of heavy rain, often within the same week. That's a lot more water moving through your drains and storm system than they see the rest of the year — and it's exactly when a marginal line finally gives out. A few checks before the rain picks up can save you a flooded basement later.
Clear Your Gutters and Downspouts First
Clogged gutters send water straight down your foundation instead of away from it. Before spring rains start in earnest, clear out the winter's leaves and debris, and confirm downspouts are actually directing water at least a few feet away from the house.
Check Where Your Downspouts Actually Drain
In a lot of older Northeast Ohio homes, downspouts tie directly into the footer drains that run around the foundation. If those lines are clogged, all that spring runoff has nowhere to go but back toward your basement walls.
Know the Warning Signs
A damp basement, water stains on the walls, or a musty smell are all signs your drainage system is already struggling — before the heaviest spring rains even arrive. Catching it now is a lot cheaper than dealing with a flooded basement in April.
Get Ahead of It With a Free Inspection
We can show you the inside of your drains with our FREE video drain inspection. If we find a clog, we'll clear it with our extremely effective hydro water jetting with no damage to the line itself. If your lines are compromised past the point of hydro jetting, we offer affordable excavation services with a financing option.
Call Sewer Cleaning Company "home of the FREE video drain inspection" at 440-290-6055.