Preventing the formation of issues to begin with is the best possible option for you and your home. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to protect your home from damage as a result of poor foundation drainage.
Perform Yearly/Seasonal Maintenance and Cleaning
One thing that you can do as a homeowner is keep on top of cleaning and maintenance around your home. Undertaking seasonal yard and gutter maintenance will go a long way toward minimizing the amount of water that pools around your property after a storm or during the spring thaw. You should also pay attention to your ground-level systems like perimeter drains, as this will give you a comprehensive understanding of your property’s health.
Your downspouts and basement window wells are very vulnerable to issues. You should make sure that you check them in the fall and spring to ensure issues don’t have time to ferment. Check that your downspouts are properly placed and that your basement window wells are not clogged with debris and sediment. This will ensure that water is being directed away from your foundation before it has a chance to sink in.
Book an Annual Inspection
Performing your own yearly checks will certainly help you to keep things in good working order. In fact, these simple tasks will also ensure that you spot little signs of damage before they begin to snowball. To ensure that you have the best possible protection, however, you should book an annual professional inspection with a registered and certified foundation specialist. Doing this might seem like an unnecessary expense, but we assure you that the benefits are considerable.
First and foremost, a professional inspection is thorough in a way that non-professional assessments are unlikely to be. This is partly to do with the experience and knowledge of the person who is undertaking the inspection, but also because they have the necessary tools to make in-depth investigations of problem areas where necessary. Secondly, when your annual inspection highlights a potential issue, having a professional on hand will make a speedy and appropriate resolution far more likely. This means that you can rest easy knowing that your home is taken care of.