Storms and Water Damages

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

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With the rainy season hanging around, here are some reminders that there are many ways for rainwater to cause a water damage in your home. Whether it be a damaged roof, a slab leak, a flooded crawlspace, or various other situations, SERVPRO ^© of West Amarillo is here to help with all of your mitigation and restoration needs.

 Preventing Water Damage

Prevention is key—there is no such thing as being too safe when it comes to a potential (and costly) water damage. While you can’t prevent a flood or other natural disasters, there are a few things that you can do that can help to prevent water damage from occurring in your home or business:

• Inspect your roof. Missing shingles and other problems with the roof could easily allow rainwater to seep through, causing water damage to your home.
• Clean the gutters regularly. The gutters are designed to capture water and direct it away from the home, but they can’t do this properly if filled with leaves, twigs, and other debris gathered there.
• Make sure your windows aren’t leaking. It is never a bad idea to make sure your windows are caulked and sealed to prevent any possible leakage.
• Inspect your window AC units. Window air conditioning units sometimes can allow water to invade the home, or when not sealed properly, rain can enter around the AC unit.
• Pay attention to your foundation. If you know of any prior damage to your foundation, whether it be a concrete slab or pier and beam, make sure to have it fixed before the spring season. It could mean the difference of having a water damage versus preventing one.
• Know your area’s flood risk. Does your area receive regular spring rainfall? Do you live in an area that is more susceptible to water intrusion? If so, do you have a plan? Staying alert is always advised.