Basements might look like relatively safe areas due to being underground, but they are actually the most vulnerable to flooding. Vancouver basements that are built into the ground means that any flooding that occurs at ground level is sure to trickle down into the spaces. A flooded basement can lead to all sorts of problems, such as staining, water damage, and the growth of mold. Drainage Vancouver homeowners need to find ways to prevent basement flooding, results less damage to the home.
Every home has a drain tile system and a sump which carries the roof water and ground water to the sump. These drain tile systems need to be kept cleaned and serviced at least once every 5 years depending on how old they are. If the system gets plugged up it most likely needs to be replaced if it cannot be flushed out.
You can usually tell if your drain tile system needs to be cleaned and flushed by looking in the sump for silt and debris under the water. The sump should hold water up to the backwater valve at all times.
Kerrisdale Roofing and Drains Ltd. Ltd. has been doing repairs and replacing full drain tile systems for over 50 years and is up to date with all changes for Vancouver Drainage codes and by laws.
Vancouver Drain Tile systems are used in yards to dry them up and are connected to the sump in your house and therefore, have full use of the yard.
Don’t wait for your carport of basements to flood, have your drain tile system checked every few years as the system will last the length of your house if it is serviced regularly.
Call Kerrisdale Roofing and Drains Ltd. Ltd. for a free assessment or free estimate with a cost of replacing your drain system or just having them cleaned and flushed.
