I live in a basement that’s prone to get flooded esp when rains are heavy..last few times it happened, we had no idea it would happen, it only took less than five minutes to cause the damage for us… right now its supposed to rain badly this weekend and we tried to be prepared but that measn having to keep checking the drains to make sure htey are not covered by leaves and debris.. its supposed to get worse tonight, and whenever rain is in the forecast we just can’t go anywhere for fear of this happeninG (it’s a 6-8 hour ordeal to clean up again and again)..
has anybody ever experienced this? what else can we do to like..u know…lead normal lives???
also, our pipes got clogged a few weeks back resulting in…again…flooding in our rooms.. we called the plumbers and they fixed it after like 5 minutes…they warned us to not throw toilet paper in the toilet, but uhh most ppl aren’t willing to follow that (apparently a flushed towel had caused all this mess–literally) so my main concern is that what exactly we can do to make sure that THIS never happens again as well??
What a nuisance. Is this a job for Saniflow System??? I remember the adverts, its for downstairs bathrooms, but i dont know what it does. If its a system that breaks down waste hence preventing blockages, u should get it installed.
Try looking into buying the pumps and standby tanks which are sealed with the floor level drain it prevents reverse sewer water from flowing onto the floor and whatnot. That should solve the problem.
Sara, did u know that the more hardships u go thru, the less your minor sins are? Hardship should draw u closer to God, its a test for u. When bad things happen to me, i count my blessings that its not worse, and i pray that Allah doesn't put me in a REALLY bad situation.
Anyhow, so whats the likelihood of u moving? Also, what do the experts say?
Experts - builders / surveyors. Have u had any in to advise? If uno of a friend or friend of a friend who knows about stuff like this, they can advise u.
Have u had a second opinion from another plumber? Get them out for a free estimate.
I would be careful with regard to my health!!! I am sure you will find mould in your place after what u have written it seems like it certainly has grown there or is on its way.
I dont want to scare u but mould can damage ur health for a long term and in worst case even effect ur fertility indirectly.pls consult a mould expert and talk to ur doctor!!!
sara, you mentioned your rooms got flooded with some very nasty stuff so was wondering if you have carpeting in the basement then this place must be very unhealthy for you to live in. Aahh but I know your situation, maybe go to a home store and ask them if you can get a spray or something to disinfect the carpets at least. You cant really avoid flooding thing so maybe this may help a bit. Good luck!
I would take buckets of flood water and pour them into the towel flushing person's room. J/K.
You should make sure to keep your stuff elevated...esp very necessary items. Hmm Get an inspection done/estimate as to why the basement keeps flooding with rain.
(apparently a flushed towel had caused all this mess–literally) so my main concern is that what exactly we can do to make sure that THIS never happens again as well??