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Rainwater pouring out of a gutter in Houston

Spring home checklist

Find what winter broke before the storms.

Check the basement and sump pump before heavy rain.Sump pump not working
Look for roof damage from winter.Roof leaking when it rains
Check gutters and downspouts.Gutters overflowing when it rains
Schedule an AC check before the heat.AC running but not cooling
Check under sinks for slow leaks.Leak under the kitchen sink
Look for ceiling stains after storms.Water stain on the ceiling

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Related problems

Standing water covering a room floor, reflecting the window

Plumbing

Sump pump not working

The sump pit is filling and the pump isn't running, or it runs nonstop.

$45–$150 per hour, plus a $50–$200 service call

Old roof with missing shingles and exposed boards

Roofing

Roof leaking when it rains

Drips inside during rain, wet attic insulation or a spreading ceiling stain.

$150–$1,000 minor · $1,000–$3,000 larger

Rainwater pouring out of a gutter in Houston

Gutters

Gutters overflowing when it rains

Water pours over the front of the gutters instead of out the downspouts.

$100–$250

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