Preventing Water Damage a Single Step at a Time | SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater

3/15/2024 (Permalink)

If Spring showers bring water damage in to your home, call SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater for a faster response!

It can be so much work taking care of your home on a daily and monthly basis! There is so much to clean, tend to and repair that it can seem like never-ending work. 

While you are busy doing the predictable tasks like cooking, cleaning and getting out of the house for work, you could very well have a larger problem looming just out of sight. Water leaks are sneaky and can cause your home serious damage without much notice. Take the steps below to reduce your risk of suffering from a water leak as much as possible.

Preparing Outside Your House 

One of the biggest threats when it comes to water damage is rain! Rainwater can easily get into your home whether it is drizzling or downpouring. In order to prevent water from infiltrating your home, you have to make sure it has a place to flow down and away from your home. Consider investing in a gutter system if you don’t have one already, and check your downspouts regularly to ensure they aren’t clogged or blocked by yard debris. 

In addition, you should be checking your windows and doors often for signs of wear and tear. Even the smallest hairline crack can invite water into your home that will then leak and seep into your walls. Seal up any gaps that you find and consider fully replacing any aging or sagging windows. 

Prepping Inside Your Home  

Of course, it doesn’t have to be raining for water damage to occur. Water leaks inside your home can be caused by manmade accidents or faulty appliances just as easily. Check any appliances that rely on water to function often by running your hands around and under them to check for moisture. Clean your appliances regularly and service them often to make sure they are in good working order.

Another common place for water damage to occur is near a busted or leaking water line. Since water is always flowing in and out of our homes, this risk is a near constant! Check your water lines regularly and replace worn seals or loose connections as soon as you notice the issue. 

Why a Professional Restoration Matters

Even if you do your best and are attentive to preventing water damage, situations can always sneak up on you and leave you with a serious water leak that needs attention. While you may think that a simple bucket and mop might be enough to clean up the mess, by the time you discover the leak, water will have already infiltrated your walls and floors. Once it gets to a hard-to-reach area like this, it can be really hard to dry out your space completely on your own.

Calling a professional company like SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater ensures that we dry up all of the water to prevent mold, mildew and rot from further compromising your home. We will remove all of the water while simultaneously tackling repairs to help you fully recover from your watery disaster. 

A simple water leak may not stay so simple. Call SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater for immediate water damage restoration assistance.