Basement Cuckoo Adjustment

Climate change is causing increasingly heavy rainfall. Because of these heavy rainstorms, there is also a greater chance of flooding. This may call for measures to better protect your home from flooding. One of these measures is modifying the basement creek.

What is a cellar cuckoo?

A basement cuckoo is an opening in the basement through which daylight and fresh air can enter. A basement well is also called a foxhole or wolf pit. A basement well is always located at ground level on the outside of the home. Therefore, in areas at risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, they pose a risk. Adapting the basement well will reduce the risk of flooding. You can raise, waterproof, add shutters or remove the basement canopy.

Cost

The amount of the cost depends on the modification and execution you choose. A contractor can give an indication of the cost.

Space use

This measure makes sense if water enters your home through the cuckoo.

What do you need.

You need job experience or a good contractor.

Tips

When you modify a basement canopy, ventilation in your basement may decrease. Discuss with a contractor what alternative ventilation options are available. There are many options for modifying and beautifying your basement cavern. Be sure to have a contractor properly educate you.