While most home insurance policies cover water damage claims up to a specifically purchased limit, it’s easier to avoid the claims process entirely and do what you can to prevent water damage in the first place. Take a look at a few surefire suggestions for preventing water damage, read on!
Clean Your Gutters
Grab a ladder and check out your gutters the next time you have some a free afternoon on a nice day. If you see a lot of debris like leaves and sticks, there’s a good chance your gutters aren’t doing the job you installed them for. On rainy days, clogged gutters can send water coursing through your roof, basement, or home’s foundation, and cause some serious damage. Ensuring your gutters are clean is an easy way to prevent water damage being inflicted upon your home. If your home gutters are situated too high up on your home and you don’t feel safe inspecting them, contact a professional and have them take a look.
Avoid Unclogging Chemicals
Clogs can strike no matter how on top of being clean you are. Your first reaction is probably to head to the store, grab a chemical unclogging agent, and utilize it in unclogging your drain. However, those caustic chemicals can eat away at your pipes and cause problems for your plumbing system down the line. A good solution to this is using a drain snake to clear any clogs you may encounter. Not only are they inexpensive, but they can solve most clogs without ruining your pipes or giving you a reaction.
Avoid Pouring Grease Down Your Pipes
This is an easy one, but it does bear repeating. Please do not pour grease down your kitchen sink, regardless of if you follow up with a flush of hot or cold water. Grease will still congeal and cling to your pipes, which causes both blockage and damage. The best thing you can do with grease is keep it in a container and either let it sit or put it in the refrigerator. Once it hardens, you can easily toss it in the trash.
These are just a few easy ways you can prevent water damage to your home. If you’re currently struggling with water damage and would like the problem addressed, please contact the professionals here at Moldguys Restoration. You can reach us at 781-910-5029 or by filling out an online contact form.
