Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps For Basements

If you live in Indiana, this time of year is a great time to make sure you are taking the right steps to ensure you maintain a dry basement. Spring weather in Indiana tends to be very wet. Melting snow, warmer temperatures, heavy rains, all lead to problems most basement homeowners are all too familiar with-flooded basements. Certain steps to maintaining a dry basement involve interior or exterior drainage systems, extending downspouts away from the foundation, and installing sump pumps. Although these steps are very important in keeping your basement dry, they do not however address the issue of power outages or extreme water infiltration that overwhelms your existing pump system. To address these concerns a battery back-up sump pump should be installed. This is even more important if your basement is used as a living area, having carpet, furniture, and appliances located there. One power outage or an extensive heavy rain to cause expensive problems buy ruining these items in your basement. The cost of a battery back-up sump pump is less than the cost of replacing carpet and furniture that was damage because of water. To find out more about steps to keeping your Indiana basement dry click here or visit www.swaincollc.com