Draining Melting Snow and Spring Rains

Snowfall totals for the Milwaukee area this past February were the 10^th-highest since weather recording began in the late 1800s! An average February snowfall total is 9.3 inches; 2013 was 30 inches, with much more in many area locations. And soon it will all melt.

Melting snow and spring rains can expose exterior drainage issues for your home. If you have wet walls or worse, flooding, you need to act quickly to prevent costly damage. Integrity Drainage Solutions has the proven experience to fix your problem before it damages your home and inflicts massive repair costs on your budget.

It is vital to keep water away from your house in snow-melting and rainy season. Here are some warning signs to an exterior drainage problem:

•  Excess water in the foundations & basement walls
• Excess water around plants
• Excess water from driveway enters garage
• Standing water in your lawn or vegetation areas
• Water seeping through doors, basement, or garage
• Standing water 24 hours after a major rain
• Flooding in the basement or crawl space area
• Basement or crawl space has mold and mildew
• Mold or moisture damage in the crawl space
• Musty odors in the living area
• Condensation on air conditioning ductwork or equipment
• Condensation on insulation, water pipes
• Buckled hardwood floors
• High humidity in the living area

Possible negative effects of poor exterior drainage:

• Loss of structural integrity to building or home
• Damaged or ruined interiors
• Plants, trees, and grass damaged or die
• Increased mosquito population from standing water
• Mold growth on interior or exterior structure
• Short-term and long-term health risks
• Major, costly repairs

"We can see a definite difference in the area you performed work. We no longer have standing water. We appreciated the personal attention this project received from David Hintzman as well as the work performed by the people who were on-site for the project. When we did have a concern, your organization was courteous and prompt in coming out and addressing it. We are happy with our decision to choose Integrity to perform the work on our property and thank you again for working with us to resolve our water issues." Richard B. Menomonee Falls, WI

According to a survey of engineers and home inspectors, nearly 9 out of 10 wet basements can be made dry by improving the exterior drainage around your house.