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When the downspout is not positioned properly, it may cause a leaky basement in your Maryland home. An improperly placed downspout can direct water to drain against the side of the house, and eventually leak into your basement. Even the best basement waterproofing system and techniques may have trouble fending off pouring water from a failing downspout.
Leaky basements in Maryland do not get better by themselves. When you have a leaky basement in your Maryland home, you need to contact basement waterproofing experts – like Basement Waterproofing Nationwide – before it gets any worse. Basements often leak for a variety of reasons, but a misguided downspout could be the answer to your leaky basement problem.
Basement Waterproofing Nationwide (BWN) will inspect the leaky basement in your Maryland home for free, and let you know what’s causing the problem. In the meantime, here are some things you can do:
- Point downspouts away from the house, and deposit water at a safe distance. Typically, it is recommended water from downspouts is directed at least 5 feet away from the foundation of your home.
- Clean the gutters on your Maryland home to prevent clogs, back-ups and spills against the house. Gutters collect the water runoff from your roof to prevent damage, but if they are clogged, it will not work.
- Check the foundation of your home (inside your basement) for signs of distress, cracks or even disintegration. These are all signs of potential routes for water to enter your basement, and will likely be the first repair made during the basement waterproofing process.
For more information on how to prevent leaky basements in Maryland, or to explore the options for basement waterproofing, contact the professionals at Basement Waterproofing Nationwide (BWN). Serving both residential and commercial customers in Maryland, Washington DC, South Central Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Northern Virginia, the experts at BWN can eliminate your wet basement problem.
