Much of Chicago and its older suburbs use combined sewers, which carry both storm water and household waste. During a heavy storm, those sewers can fill up and push water back through the lowest openings in your home, usually basement floor drains, standpipes, and toilets.
Plug control systems are the most affordable first step. A floor drain plug seals the opening during a backup so sewer water can't come up through the drain. They're a good fit for basements that only take on a little water.
Flood control systems offer more complete protection. An overhead sewer raises your home's drain connection above the basement floor, and an ejector pit and pump lifts basement wastewater up to it. Backwater valves are another option that stop water from flowing back into your home.
Keep an eye out for warning signs: water around floor drains after rain, sewer smells in the basement, or gurgling drains during storms. These often mean your home is at risk.
Call (773) 971-2148 or request a free estimate, and we'll look at your basement and recommend the right protection for your home.