Basement Drain Smells After Rain? Here’s What It Really Means
Expert Advice from Cardom Plumbing & Heating
If your basement smells musty, like sewage, or like rotten eggs after it rains, don’t ignore it. These odors are often warning signs of serious plumbing or drainage issues that can affect your home’s safety, air quality, and foundation.
In this video, the experts at Cardom Plumbing & Heating explain why basement drain smells get worse after rain, what’s causing them, and what steps you s... moreBasement Drain Smells After Rain? Here’s What It Really Means
Expert Advice from Cardom Plumbing & Heating
If your basement smells musty, like sewage, or like rotten eggs after it rains, don’t ignore it. These odors are often warning signs of serious plumbing or drainage issues that can affect your home’s safety, air quality, and foundation.
In this video, the experts at Cardom Plumbing & Heating explain why basement drain smells get worse after rain, what’s causing them, and what steps you should take to fix the problem—before it turns into costly damage.
🚨 Common causes we cover:
• Dry or failed P-traps allowing sewer gas into your home
• Heavy rain overwhelming municipal sewer systems
• Sewer line backups from clogs, tree roots, or damaged pipes
• Cracked or deteriorating drain and sewer lines
• Blocked or improperly installed plumbing vents
• Poor yard drainage and groundwater infiltration around your foundation
⚠️ Why these smells matter:
Basement odors can mean exposure to hydrogen sulfide and methane, moisture intrusion, mold growth, or sewage backups. These issues can cause health problems, structural damage, and expensive repairs if left untreated.
🛠 What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to identify whether the smell is a simple fix or a serious plumbing issue
• Easy maintenance tips to keep drain traps sealed
• Warning signs that your sewer line needs inspection
• When backwater valves and professional drain cleaning are necessary
• Long-term drainage solutions to prevent future basement odors
📞 Need help right now?
If your basement smells worse after storms, you hear gurgling from drains, or notice water backing up, contact Cardom Plumbing & Heating for a professional inspection. Our licensed plumbers can diagnose the issue and provide safe, long-lasting solutions.
👉 Call Cardom Plumbing & Heating today
👉 Schedule a professional sewer or drain inspection
👉 Protect your home, health, and peace of mind
