Basement flooding is typically caused by heavy rains, melting snow or damaged pipes. But the most damaging and annoying reason for basement flooding is sewer backup. This happens when sewage from sewer lines, for some reason, can’t flow naturally into the sewer and begin to flow back or back up into your house.
Sewer water is dirty, foul-smelling and teeming with all sorts of harmful microorganisms. Sewer backups will not only damage your property but also put to risk your health and your family’s safety.
How Does a Backwater Valve Work?
Backwater valves play a crucial role in protecting your basement from flooding. Whenever the sewer system becomes overwhelmed and floods, the valve blocks the sewage water from coming back up your drain lines and into your home.
Our Backwater Valve Installation Service Comes with:
- High quality installation or repair
- Property gounds and slope inspection
- Complimentary permit assistance - Valued $250 (Unlike other companies, we'll wave our plumber's fee for attending the City Hall to process your permit application)
- Help and instructions for claiming the City Rebate
- A formal warranty
Rebate: most municipalities offer some type of basement flooding protection rebate. For example, in Toronto the complete protection rebate covers up to $3,400. In Markham, up to $10,000. As part of our installation service we will provide instructions and details about how to claim your rebate.