Dylan Kisilowski Realtor

Calgarians love a good Chinook, that 20°C swing is a total lifesaver in February! But for inner-city homeowners, that rapid melt is the ultimate “stress test” for your property.

In established neighborhoods, we deal with older clay pipes, mature tree roots, and decades of soil settling. When a foot of snow turns into a backyard pond in 4 hours, where is that water going?

If you’re buying or selling right now, look for these 3 “Chinook-Proof” features:

Positive Grading: Does the land slope away from the foundation, or has the soil settled over the last 50 years to create a “bowl” against your basement?

Extensions & Diversions: Are your downspouts discharging at least 6 feet away from the house? And even more so, where does your neighbours drain to?

The Sump Pump Check: In many inner-city infills, a working sump pump is your last line of defence during a flash-thaw.

Because the best way to enjoy a Calgary Chinook is from a dry living room. Let’s make sure your next move is a weather-proof one.

Dylan Kisilowski
Century 21 Bamber Realty
403-371-1196
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