basement flooding St. Louis 4

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After that heavy rain last night, my basement in St. Louis turned into a swimming pool. The sump pump just couldn't keep up with the water seeping through the foundation cracks. Now I'm faced with ruined boxes, soggy drywall, and that musty smell that's impossible to ignore. I'm dreading the cleanup and wondering if I should invest in a French drain or a backup battery pump. Definitely calling a waterproofing expert to assess the grading around my house, because this recurring nightmare is cost…