Prevent flood damage
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You may be at risk of flooding no matter the season. Understand your risk and steps you can take to protect your home and property.
| Action | Frequency | Home area | Average cost rangeFootnote * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backwater valves | Install once; inspect annually | Interior | $500 to $5000+ |
| Basement windows | Install once; inspect periodically | Interior; Exterior | $10 to $300 |
| Clear snow and ice | Regularly during winter | Exterior | $25 to $500+ |
| Drainage: French drains, trench drains, weeping tiles | Install once; inspect and clean as needed | Exterior | $1000 to $10,000+ |
| Eavestroughs and downspouts | Install once; clean twice a year | Exterior | $1000 to $3,500 |
| Elevate appliances | Once; during renovations; as needed | Interior | $0 to $1,000+ |
| Move belongings | Once; as needed | Interior | $0 to $200+ |
| Flood-wise landscaping | As needed | Exterior | $500 to $10,000+ |
| Foundation maintenance | Inspect annually | Interior; Exterior | $10 to $10,000+ |
| Monitor a catch basin | Monthly; after storm events | Exterior | $0 to $100 |
| Property grading | Inspect and maintain annually | Exterior | $100 to $3,000+ |
| Sump pumps | Install once; test annually | Interior | $500 to $5,000 |
| Water alarms | Install once; test annually | Interior | $20 to $75 |
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