Basements are not as common in the lowcountry as else where in South Carolina, but the Clore Law Group offer the following assessment tor reduce your basement flood damage risk.
Likely causes of basement flood damage
- Does the basement flood damage occur every year at approximately the same time?
- Does the basement flood damage occur during random intervals?
- Where is the basement flooding?
- Is it at the top of the basement wall?
- At the bottom of the wall?
- Through a floor drain?
Inspect the Location and Consider Solutions
- Extend and re-direct the downspouts.
- Reshape the landscaping around the foundation of the building.
- Caulk any cracks on the interior of the wall around where the water is entering.
- If the entire wall is damp or water is entering through multiple wall surfaces, this may be a sign of a faulty or missing exterior water proofing membrane.
- Consider hiring a licensed contractor to install a waterproofing membrane.
- For an unfinished basement, consider applying an internal sealant that can be painted on interior surface of basement walls. Frequently, these products require constant maintenance or they will stop working.
- If water is entering near the top of the wall in one location, an improperly sloped landscape angled toward the building could be the cause.
Charleston Basement Flood Damage Attorney
The Clore Law Group has fought insurance companies to see they compensate client for the damages from hurricanes. If your basement flood damage estimate is insufficient to repair the damage, contact these Charleston attorneys.
