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Water in the Basement After Rain

The usual causes, how to tell them apart, and the right first moves before a crew arrives.

Bingham Farms callers see a typical response under 30 minutes. Call once, and a crew is already on the road before you hang up.

Seepage, a Sump Failure, or a Backup

SourceWhat it looks like
Wall or floor seepageGroundwater works through a crack once the soil outside is saturated. Look for it along the base of the wall.
A failed sump pumpWater rises through the pit itself, often right when the power goes out. It starts out clean.
A sewer or drain backupRises up a floor drain instead of a wall. Assume it's contaminated and keep people and pets clear.

What to Do Before We Arrive

  • Keep clear of standing water near any outlet or cord.
  • Take a photo of the water line and the source, if you can spot it.
  • Lift anything you can off the floor.
  • Call so extraction can start the same visit.
Bingham Farms, specifically. The village's own history page describes 'the winding watercourse of the Franklin River' running through Bingham Farms, a branch of the Rouge River that cuts through the wooded ravines the village was built around. This is a county-wide NOAA record, not one specific to Bingham Farms. On August 11, 2014, a stalled low-pressure system dropped 4 to 6 inches of rain on southern Oakland County in about four hours. NOAA's Oakland County log puts the local damage count near 75,000 homes and businesses, with city sewer pumps overwhelmed and an estimated $1.8 billion in losses across Metro Detroit.

A payment plan can help with the rest

If your insurer only covers part of the job, ask the crew about a payment plan for the rest on the first visit.

Financing available

Payment plans are available for whatever portion your insurance doesn't cover.

Every call gets a free on-site estimate.

Dealing With a Flooded Basement?

Call (248) 555-0102, 24/7.

Bingham Farms callers see a typical response under 30 minutes. Call once, and a crew is already on the road before you hang up.

Every call gets a free on-site estimate.