Tips on How To Prevent a Water Damage in Your Home

3/18/2019 (Permalink)

Any amount of water can cause great damage to your home. Water can sometimes find its way into your home, through the roof, basement or other area, and the result can end in water damage and mold growth. However, it is possible that you can try and prevent water damage in your home by following a few steps:

• Clean and maintain gutters:If there are leaves, sticks, debris or anything that is blocking the water from coming out of your gutters, water may overflow onto the side of your home. When cleaning your gutters, check for cracks and have them repaired immediately.
• Have your roof checked for cracked or missing shingles. To prevent ice buildup in freezing winter weather, insulate your attic to prevent it from heating up.
• Install back flow valves and standpipes at all drain locations, sinks and toilets. These mechanisms help prevent a sewage back up in your home.
• Don’t pour grease down the sink! Grease tends to cling to pipes and cause water blockage. Dispose grease outside away from your home or store it in a jar and throw it away.
• Routinely check your home for leaks:Check areas like ceilings, under pipes inside sink cabinets, or around sinks and toilets. Immediately fix any cracks or leaks you find immediately.
• If your water bill is unusually high: If you notice your water bill is higher than it usually is, this is probably a sign that there is a leak somewhere in your home. Call a professional to come check your home before any damage is done.
• Inspect appliances that use water.
  • When you leave home on business, vacation, holiday travel, etc. make sure to turn your water valve off.
  • Do not operate washer/dryer, and dish washer when going to sleep or leaving the home.
  • Inspect water supply hoses on your washing machine, dishwasher, and etc. yearly for safe precaution. Check and repair any damages you may find immediately.

There are so many ways your home can suffer from a water damage. Paying attention to leaks and maintaining your roof, gutters, and plumbing system are crucial to prevent your property from any water damage. If you have any questions or you are suffering from a water damage our professional at SERVPRO of Corinth/Iuka are here to help! Call us at (662) 287-7881!