Waterproofing Your Basement When your basement floods, it can cause significant, devastating damage. The good news is; you can take steps to prevent it. Generac has worked with many homeowners and we know how to protect your basement. Here are some things you can do to stop flooding before it starts.
When you aren’t able to prevent flooding, it’s important to act fast to remove standing water. Basement flooding can damage your foundation and personal property, as well as create a huge need for rehabilitation—not to mention a huge cost. Here’s what you should do immediately after your basement floods.
Basement flooding can be a scary experience, but there are a many things you can do to prevent it. When flooding cannot be prevented, most items and structures can be dried out or repaired. Flood insurance will cover the cost of repairs and to replace items that aren’t salvageable (after your deductible). You can add it on to your homeowner’s policy. Talk to your agent for more information.
One important part of preventing basement flooding is installing a home standby generator. It will protect and power your essential electrical components in a flood situation. Explore our generator products to find the unit that will work for you.