Tag: Sump Pump
Thursday, April, 25th, 2019 at 10:20 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: flooding, Sump Pump
Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. offers home and property protection tips to New York homeowners ahead of the state’s official awareness week BROOKLYN, N.Y. – April 25, 2019 – In honor of New York’s annual Severe Weather Awareness Week taking place April 28 to May 4, Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. is providing Brooklyn and Manhattan homeowners with practical advice and proactive steps they can take to prepare themselves and their property for the severe…
Wednesday, April, 10th, 2019 at 7:00 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: Basement Flooding, Brooklyn Plumber, Sump Pump
Keep Your Belongings High and Dry This Rainy Season How long has it been since you thought about your sump pump? If you have an unfinished basement or crawlspace in your Brooklyn home, do you even know if you have one? A sump pump is a valuable piece of equipment because it keeps rain and floodwaters where they belong: outside your home. But it’s useless if it isn’t working properly or breaks when you need…
Thursday, March, 7th, 2019 at 10:15 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: Brooklyn Basement Flooding, Sump Pump
Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. suggests preventative measures for Flood Safety Preparedness Week BROOKLYN, N.Y. – March 7, 2019 – Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc., a family-owned business with a history of more than 100 years serving the Brooklyn and Manhattan areas, wants local residents to know how they can prevent flood damage in their homes. “New York Flood Safety Preparedness Week is coming up next week,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing &…
Tuesday, April, 10th, 2018 at 7:00 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: Brooklyn Plumber, plumber, Sump Pump
Spring rains or storms may bring flooding, which can turn the basement of your Brooklyn home into a money pit. Repairing major water damage is an expensive proposition. A sump pump can help protect your home from water damage if you live in a flood-prone area. Types of sump pumps Installing a sump pump can remove any excess water from your home due to flooding or unexpected leaks. They can safeguard your home and belongings…
Tuesday, February, 27th, 2018 at 7:00 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: basement, Brooklyn, flooding, plumber, Sump Pump
It may not feel like it now, but spring is coming. With warmer weather comes spring rains, and the threat of basement flooding. Petri Plumbing wants our Brooklyn neighbors to know how to keep their homes safe from water damage. Prepare Your Home The best defense against basement flooding is preparation. Check for existing leaks before wet weather hits. Patch any cracks in the exterior of the home’s foundation with waterproof epoxy. Also check and…
Tuesday, April, 25th, 2017 at 12:00 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: Basement Flooding, Sump and Ejector Pump, Sump Pump
Basements are handy. Add a little too much water, though, and they can turn into expensive holes where all your money drains out. If you live in a flood-prone area, having a sump pump can help protect your home from damage. They can also be a great addition for any house with a basement to offer protection from water damage or mold growth. If you are interested in adding one to your Brooklyn home, Petri…
Tuesday, November, 8th, 2016 at 9:45 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: 24 Hour Emergency Plumber, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Plumber, Brooklyn Plumbing, Emergency Plumber, Emergency Plumbing, residential plumber, Sump Pump
In September, we talked about what a sump pump is and how it can help remove water from a basement or cellar space in your Brooklyn, NY area home. After the heavy rains that hit Brooklyn and NYC in October, we wanted to dig a little deeper into how a basement sump pump works and how having the proper sump pump or ejector pump for your specific needs can make a difference in keeping your…
Tuesday, September, 13th, 2016 at 10:15 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: 24 Hour Emergency Plumber, Brooklyn Plumber, Brooklyn Plumbing, Sump Pump
If you do not have a basement, cellar or crawl space in your Brooklyn home, you may never have heard of a sump pump. But for those who do, a sump pump can not only keep a home dry and safe, but it can also help maintain the integrity of the home’s very structure. But exactly what is a sump pump? Sump pumps, when installed correctly, will remove the water that collects in your home…
Tuesday, April, 12th, 2016 at 9:00 am by Petri Plumbing
Categories: Blog Tags: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Plumber, Brooklyn Plumbing, Flooding Brooklyn, Home Flooding Brooklyn, Home Plumbing, Plumbing Maintenance, residential plumber, Sump Pump
April showers can mean flooding dangers for Brooklyn residents. With average springtime rainfall at nearly 12 inches for NYC, the foundations of many businesses, apartments and homes are at risk. Severe weather can also plague Brooklynites, meaning now is the time to take preventative measures to ensure your building’s foundation is safe from flooding. As long-time Brooklyn plumbers, we often recommend sump pumps and their similar counterparts, ejector pumps, for our clients looking to protect…
Thursday, October, 24th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Jeanne Petri
Categories: Blog Tags: Home Plumbing, Plumbing Maintenance, Sump Pump
Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Maintenance If you are a homeowner then you must have installed a sump pump in your basement. Most of the people don’t consider much about the sump pump, and they do realize the existence of it when it is not working properly and needs repair. But they become aware of it at the stage when it is bit late, and it might have gone out of repair even. Therefore, it…
