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French drains & yard drainage

Many wet basements start outside: gutters, downspouts and ground sloping toward the house are checked first.

Downspout extension and yard drainage carrying roof water away from a foundation
Photo: AGreenFutureCalgaryLandscping, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Many wet basements start outside: gutters, downspouts and ground sloping toward the house are checked first.

Do this first

  • Keep electrics and cords away from standing water.
  • Move belongings off the floor and away from damp walls.
  • Check that the sump pump runs and its discharge is clear, if it is safe.
  • Photograph where water comes in and note whether it follows rain or snowmelt.

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