Recommendations to Prevent a Water Damage

11/8/2017 (Permalink)

Follow the Recommendations to Prevent a Water Damage Like This One.

It is hard to predict a water damage, but it is possible to take certain measures to help to prevent one. Knowing that a water loss is something that can happen in any home/business and that can be a costly event to repair, we recommend reading the follow considerations and to learn more about what you can do to prevent a water damage:

• Inspect your roof; it is a good idea to have a professional to inspect your roof and make sure that there are not damages and leaks that allow mold and mildew to grow.
• It is important to know where your water cut off is at (this could be crucial in an emergency situation), learn how to handle the valve, and make sure to have the tools (like the water key) to turn it off.
• Make a note in your schedule to clean the gutters in your house. This will help you to prevent excess water on your property and future damages.
• Check your water heater, make sure there is not water around the area where it is at. Also, it is important to keep the maintenance for this type of appliances. Water heater malfunctions are one the most common causes of water damages in homes.
• Make it a habit to be present when you are using any of the appliances that need water. For example, the washer machine. You will not only prevent mold from growing in your clothes from leaving it there until you are back, but you also will be available to act fast (or call someone) if something goes wrong and an excessive amount of water is now running in your home.
• It is a good idea to inspect for small leaks in those places in your property were water runs continuously, like the sinks, bathtubs, etc. An unnoticeable leak could led to mold growing and making a lot of damage to your property.
• Cold weather will be here soon. We recommend that you check the exposed pipes in your home and use enough insulation to prevent pipes from burst during the cold months.

These recommendations are easy to follow and they will help you to prevent a water damage in your property. The most important thing is to keep your home in optimal conditions, check water appliances, pipes, water hoses regularly, and make yourself familiar with this type of emergencies to know how to act in case that you have to deal with that. If a water damage ever happens in your home do not hesitate to give us a call we will be there right away to help you to take care of it. We are here to serve you 24/7 SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater and our number is 973-810-2825.