Flood Prevention Tips: Safeguard Your Home from Water Damage

 Preventing a Flood

• If you protect your pipes from cold weather, you can prevent frozen pipes that will eventually burst and cause a flood.
• Check your gutters to make sure that there isn’t anything blocking the water from moving smoothly. Debris sometimes will block gutters.
• Test your sump pumps often, so that you know they are working properly and won’t fail.
• Make sure your sprinklers aren’t damaging the exterior walls and foundation of your home. Turning off your sprinkler system and draining the outside faucets before winter hits is a good idea. This will also protect you from having frozen pipes.
• The downspouts need to extend no less than six feet away from your property.
• Always check your basement drainage features and make sure they are clear, especially during and after a storm.
• Shut off water supply while you aren’t home, like washing machines and dishwashers.
• Inspect your showers and tubs.

Preventative measures can go a long way. If you suspect any type of water damage in your home from water damage, call Swift Restoration for a thorough inspection. A professional water damage restoration team will be able to help you locate and quickly restore any damage caused by misplaced water in your home.