Snow Melt Runoff

March 16, 2010

Today's home maintenance tip is on one of the culprits of water damage to a home in the spring.  During the spring rain and snow melt, we get a few calls from water damage in a basement from water runoff.  The major things to look for around your home are first to make sure that your yard slopes away from your house and window wells.  If the slope is correct, it can save you from a number of other potential water sources as well.  Second, in some areas it may be necessary to build a proper storm drainage area in the yard.  Third, being aware of water runoff paths and securing your home with sandbags or other means to divert the water away from the home is also imperative to prevention.  For more prevention tips, call the ARS location nearest you!