Did you know that your landscaping affects your home’s ability to mitigate water penetration? Using small slopes around your foundation, to utilize gravity to remove any excess water, can protect your basement from flooding. Also, certain types of rocks soak up and remove excess water.  Making sure your gutters are clean and free of clutter is another great way to make sure water doesn’t have the chance to build up on the outside of your basement walls, causing leaky basements.