Are You Prepared To Prevent Summer Water Damage?

Summer should be a season of fun in the United States. While it’s filled with long days, afternoons at the pool, vacations, and plenty of outdoor fun, it’s also the wettest season. Increase rainfall leads to higher chances of flooding, and you’ll want to make sure your home is prepared for a season of fun and not a season of headache. Flood damage can destroy a home in a matter of minutes, so preparing yourself will not only keep the fun in your summer, but peace of mind in your life. 

Preventing The Effects Of Summer Moisture

There are a number of things homeowners can do to prevent water damage this summer. 5 tips for preventing the effects of summertime moisture are: 

1. Keep your gutters clear – You might not see your gutters, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore them. One strong summer storm can fill your gutters with leaves and debris, leaving you at high risk for summer flooding. As a matter of fact, regularly cleaning your gutters is one of the most effective ways you can work to prevent water damage in your home. In clogged gutters, overflow will begin to run out of the gutter and down the sides of your home, leading to mold growth on your siding and water buildup around your foundation. 
2. Actively look for leaks – Not all leaks are going to be obvious leaks, and it’s these small ones that typically build up to serious water damage. Actively looking for and checking out leaks keeps you ahead of any leakage that may occur. Check areas around the foundation, windows, roof, plumbing fixtures, and appliances regularly for signs of leakage. 
3. Be ready to test your sump pump – Your sump pump’s sole job is preventing excess water from entering the home, so you want to make sure it’s working when you need it the most. Testing your sump pump at least once per year is important to making sure it will work and catching any problems that may arise early. It’s better to catch an issue during a test than it is to catch an issue during a storm. 
4. Keep an eye on your bill – Your water bill might hold within it important information if you know what to look for. A higher than normal water bill might be pointing towards a leak that you can’t see. 
5. Turn your water off when you go away – Vacations and summertime go hand-in-hand, but what happens if a leak happens while you’re away? Shutting off your water will ensure you come back to a leak-free home. 

Keeping A Safe And Happy Home This Summer

A safe and happy home is the perfect setting for a perfect summer. Water damage not only destroys property, it can be dangerous; leading to mold growth and even structural damage. For more information on keeping a happy and healthy home this summer, contact us at Disaster Response for all of your questions today.