Preventative Tips For Water Damage

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage to homes after a flood or a heavy rain can be disastrous. Oftentimes, these events are unexpected, and if we are not prepared for what may happen, we can suffer more water damage than we need to. 

• Inspect Your Home. Take a good look around your home, are you prepared for wet weather? Do exterior doors fit as tightly as they should, and are the doors and windows weather stripped? Have you looked at your roof to see if it needs any maintenance? Are there low lying areas in your yard, and does it drain well? 
• Maintenance. Regularly check your rain gutters and spouts, if they get clogged with debris such as dead leaves or small branches, they are not going to be able to drain away rainwater. If water were to back up it can leak back to walls of your home, without you knowing it, and you could have water damage you didn't know about, and even mold. Regular maintenance will help alleviate these problems. 
• City Communication. Power lines and telephone poles near your home can be an issue when storm season comes if they are not in good condition. Contact your utilities companies and have them come take a look prior to wet weather to make sure you and your loved ones will be safe. Be aware of the condition of any large trees on your property. If the grounds become saturated, a tree with an unstable root base can fall and create problems. Make sure you know who to call should you need help. 

SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties is ready to help in any way we can. If you have sustained water damage to your property, give us a call today at 501-328-3301.