After Storms, a Flood of Problems; Long Wait for Repair Crews Adds to Homeowners' Water Woes

One word describes the calls flooding area waterproofing and drainage businesses this season: frantic. And that's if the callers can even get through.

This spring's rains, especially on top of February's heavy melting snow, caused worst-case scenarios in basements of countless local homes and businesses. The weather relented this week, but in many cases, the damage had already been done. Those who had never had water problems are having them. Property owners who may have deferred drainage issues during the past few years of drought are facing old problems with new…