As winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, many homeowners start thinking about yard cleanup, landscaping, and warmer weather ahead. Unfortunately, spring also marks the beginning of basement flooding season. Every year, Restoration Plumbing receives calls from homeowners who say the same thing:
“My sump pump was running… but my basement still flooded.”
This can be frustrating and confusing. After all, the sump pump is supposed to prevent water from entering your basement. The reality is that a sump pump doesn’t stop water from reaching your foundation — it only manages water once it gets there. Understanding why flooding happens in spring can help you prevent costly damage before it occurs.