Aftermath of 2″ Rain Friday Night
If you didn’t get water in your basement after early Saturday morning’s 2 inch deluge in much of the Twin Cities — you’re probably immune.
Unfortunately, I ‘m getting lots of reports that many homeowners weren’t so lucky.
That includes the home I showed in Edina yesterday, where yours truly discovered the “splish-splosh” of soaked carpet as my clients and I checked out the basement (let’s hear it for bare feet!).
“Splish-Splosh”
The culprit?
Clogged gutters that were overrun by the downpour, allowing water to cascade over the top and pool next to the house.
Other common reasons for wet basements: missing gutter extensions, and negative grade (towards the house instead of away).
Fortunately, all of the above can be fixed (or prevented) inexpensively.
P.S.: And yes, affected homeowners whose houses are currently on the market should update their disclosures to inform prospective Buyers — who are going to see (and smell) the aftereffects, anyways.
