Flood Protection Resources to Help Residents Reduce their Basement Flood Risk
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation offers a number of resources to help residents to reduce their risk of experiencing a basement flood. Additionally, many municipalities and insurance providers offer subsidies or discounts to residents who take actions to reduce their flood risk. Reach out to your municipality or insurance provider for additional information.
Flood Protection Resources
Flood Risk Self-Assessment and Custom Report
Home Flood Protection Check-Up
Flood Protection Tips
Flood Protection Best Practices
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Simplified Chinese)
- Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection (Traditional Chinese)
- Top Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding
- Estimated Cost Ranges for Completing Residential Flood Protection Projects
- Water Resistant Building Materials
- Well Safety Before, During and After Emergencies
- A Guide to Operating and Maintaining Your Septic System
- Septic Systems: What to Do After a Flood
- Sources of Home Water Damage and Opportunities to Reduce Risk
Do-it-yourself Checklists
- Basement Flood Protection Checklist
- Seasonal Flood Protection Maintenance Checklist
- Home Flood Protection Checklist for Landlords and Tenants
Resource Links
Instructional Videos
- Three Practical Actions to Reduce Your Risk of Basement Flooding
- Introduction to Reducing Flood Risk
- How to Extend Downspouts
- How to Maintain a Sump Pump
- How to Maintain Backwater Valve
- How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump
- Sewer Back Flow Valve, Stuck
- Best Practices for Maintaining Your Backwater Valve
- How Flood Alarms Work
Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants
Available Canadian Flood Protection Subsidies/Grants
Reducing Mould Risk
Mould Risk Reduction Best Practices
Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverages
Emergency Preparedness
Flood Protection Assessment Reference Materials
Do you have feedback about our existing resources or requests for new resources to be added to the page? Reach out to intact.centre@uwaterloo.ca with your feedback.