Flood Season Preparation

With the rain and storm season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the potential of water and flood damage to your home. The months of May and June are historically the wettest in Kansas and Missouri and provide the most likely conditions for floods and high water levels. No one will forget the historic floods of 2011, and while it’s unlikely that we will experience that kind of condition two years in a row, it’s always good to be prepared.

One of the most basic ways you can prepare your home for the rainy season is by installing a quality sump pump in your basement. Sump pumps remove groundwater from in and around your house and are ideal for areas like the Midwest that can experience high amounts of rain in a short period of time. Sump pumps are also great for homes located in low-lying areas that have greater potential for water accumulation.

A quality sump pump can save you thousands of dollars in flood damage and provide everyday protection from accumulated groundwater and excess moisture. And because flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United State, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Should your home already have a sump pump, now is a great time to check its condition. Make sure that it is working properly now so that when the rain comes you won’t find out the hard way that was in need of repair. And because sump pumps are hard-working machines, we recommend replacing them every five years. Be sure to check the date your sump pump was installed and consider upgrading your equipment if necessary.

Take our advice and don’t put this on the backburner. Before the storms of spring leave you standing in a basement full of water, protect your home with a quality sump pump from your friends at Gordon Energy & Drainage—the top sump pump installation company in Kansas City!