Help, my cellar is flooded ! This is a phrase that we did not use to hear until at least November but the extreme wet weather and increased rainfall that the UK has experienced this summer – we use the term “summer” with a heavy heart – has led to an incredible number of calls from homeowners trying to cope with a sudden flood in a previously dry cellar or basement.

The incidents are being reported all across the UK with the latest floods being reported in Moseley, Birmingham and further south in Malvern, Worcester. In the same week we have also been called out to Huntingdon in Cambridge to find the cellar under about 6 inches of water.

The causes for these sudden floods could be burst water mains and pipes or a result of re-directed underwater streams caused by local building development. In the above cases the local water authorities confirmed no burst pipes or mains and there was no significant buiding work in the immediate vicinity.

The reason therefore appears to be that the level of the local water tables has seen a surge due to the unexpected degrees of rainfall and water has simply risen up into the nearest weak points ie house cellars. In all three above cases the floods appear immediately after heavy rain has fallen and only see the water go again once we have a few consecutive dry days.

The problem is easily avoided in future by fitting a bespoke water management system in the cellar and here at Multiguard we can advise on which system is most suitable as well as providing a survey report and quote for any Insurance Company that may be involved.

For more information on avoiding a flooded cellar CALL US NOW on 01908 516366 or if you prefer use the CONTACT US button on the right hand side.

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