Keep the water out of your Sydney property with floodproofing installations
Floodproofing Sydney properties is possible with clever plumbing installations which can assist in keeping water OUT of your home. Let’s explore some ways to floodproof a home when it’s already been built.
Elevate plumbing appliances
The best way to floodproof an established home is to elevate items which would be affected by floodwaters at ground level.
Storage hot water units and pumps for your rainwater tanks can be protected from floodwaters if they are elevated above flood level. Check the flood level estimates for your area and get your plumber to install these appliances above the lap level to your home.
Invest in stormwater drainage
Investing in stormwater drainage around the perimeter of the home is another way to prevent floodwaters seeping into the property.
Sadly, many homes lack adequate stormwater drainage which could assist in keeping water away from weepholes and pooling around foundations which can cause structural damage to the home.
If your Sydney home has inadequate stormwater drainage and you notice pools of water that form a moat around your property when it rains, ring Joe. Gladesville Plumbing can tailor a stormwater drainage solution for your home.
Install an ORG or Reflux Valve to your sewer line
An overflow relief gully is known as an ORG and it is a grated drain outside your kitchen or laundry which releases an overflow of sewerage if excess rainwater enters the sewerage network. It also overflows in the event of a blockage.
Most homes built from 1990’s onwards have an ORG installed. Older homes may not have an ORG. If your home doesn’t have an ORG, a reflux valve may be able to be installed on your sewer line.
A reflux valve is a recommended fitting for homes in a flood zone as it allows sewerage to flow in one direction. The valve closes if the sewerage flow reverses.
It’s best to reach out to your local Sydney plumber to inspect your property and advise on the best location for an ORG and/or reflux valve if your home is in a flood zone.
Be prepared – floodproof your Sydney property
It may be overwhelming to consider ways to floodproof your Sydney home, but another summer is around the corner. Severe rain and storm events are expected to be prevalent for the 2022/2023 summer season.
Make Gladesville Plumbing your first point of call for an inspection and quote to ensure the plumbing to your home can withstand severe rain events.
