What Causes Water Seepage in My St. Clair Shores Basement?

3/21/2022 (Permalink)

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Have you noticed a damp smell or paint bubbling or pulling away from your basement walls? If so, you may have an issue with water seepage in your basement. Our local team in St. Clair Shores responds to water damage emergencies throughout the year, and many of them involve water damage in basements. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there are five common causes for water seepage and basement leaks.

Lateral pressure: When the soil surrounding your basement absorbs water and expands, it creates stress on your basement walls, causing them to crack, allowing water to seep into the structure.

Hydrostatic pressure: Similar to lateral pressure, hydrostatic pressure can cause buckling and cracking of the walls and foundation of a house.

Poor landscaping: If the grade of the soil around your foundation runs towards your foundation, your basement can flood.

Clogged window wells: If your window wells are filling with water, your window wells may be improperly installed, or the drain is clogged.

Leaky pipes: Inspect your plumbing systems, starting with their entry into the basement to where it leaves, including the sewer line. Make repairs as required.

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When your St. Clair Shores home or commercial business has water damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores will clean and restore the damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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