Not really, I know we need it. It always seems as if we either don’t have enough rain or are complaining that we have too much.
Today is supposed to be the biggest storm day. We are getting a bit of a reprieve right now (11:00 am), but the skies look like there is more to come. I was out this morning and so many streets were flooded - especially the lower parts. Many storefronts on Laurel had sandbags in front as the water was already coming up over the curbs.
Unless you live at the top of one of our beautiful hills in San Carlos, chances are rain can have an impact on your property. I have owned 3 homes in different areas of San Carlos. Each one has had rain considerations. It’s not uncommon, just something to be aware of and stay on top of.
Water run off from the hills can accumulate under your home or in your basement. Many homes in San Carlos have sump pumps installed. When water accumulates, they turn on and pump the water out, typically into your sewer pipes. This works great, but you want to make sure that you periodically test your sump pump. They do not last forever. We’ve had sump pumps overload and fail. Not fun.
Water sensors can be installed so that an alarm will go off if water accumulates. This is a helpful back-up system.
Most insurance companies do not cover sump pump failures. You may want to check with yours for a rider that would cover such damage as they are typically reasonably priced ~ $30 for a year.
If your water table is low (not very deep). You may also want to consider installing a well to use for irrigation during the non-rainy months. It will save you money and help conserve at the same time!
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