How To Prevent Water Damage To Your Home

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How To Prevent Water Damage To Your Home

13 April 2017
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Water damage in a home can happen for a number of reasons - it can be caused from exterior or interior sources and sometimes the damage can be prevented. Preventing the damage can help save you thousands of dollars, especially if your insurance company doesn't cover the cost of flood damage. See below for tips to help you prevent water damage to your home.

Exterior Tips

1. Check Your Gutters

Be sure to check that your gutters are not sagging, pulled away from your house or clogged. All of these things can cause water to not drain properly through your gutters, which can then build up along your soffit and fascia causing damage to your ceiling and walls.

2. Inspect Your Siding

Inspect the siding on your home. If your vinyl siding has holes in it, water can be getting inside and can cause mold, mildew, rot and other damage. Repair the vinyl siding if there are holes in it. Wood siding that is rotting away can also cause water damage to your home. Be sure to keep your wood siding painted and replace any pieces of siding that are damaged.

3. Keep An Eye On Your Drainage System

Be sure gutters and gutter extensions are pointed away from your home's foundation. Also keep sprinklers from spraying on the house and on the foundation. If you notice pools of water in your yard close to your home, you may have a drainage problem. Contact a professional drainage company to have your drain tile repaired.

Interior Tips

ā€‹1. Invest In A Sump Pump

If you have a basement or a crawl space, be sure to have a sump pump installed so it turns on as soon as water gets into your home and can be pumped out and away from your home to prevent mold, mildew and other damage. A back-up sump pump may also be a good idea to have in the event your primary pump fails.

2. Inspect Faucets, Drains And Toilets

Inspect your faucets, drains and toilets regularly. A leaky faucet can cost you quite a few extra dollars on your monthly bill. A clogged drain can backup and damage your floors or ceiling on the floor below. If you feel dampness around your toilet or the floor feels soft around your toilet, you may have a leak. Make the necessary repairs immediately to prevent further damage.

Defending yourself against water damage by performing regular maintenance and inspections around your home is key. If you have had water damage in your home, be sure to have your home cleaned and repaired by a professional, like Spotless Carpet Cleaners & Janitorial Services Inc, to prevent the growth of mold and mildew.