Preparing your home for the rainy season.

10/27/2016 (Permalink)

As the rainy season is upon us, SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo shares some tips on preventing or lessening water damage to your home.

1. Clean and repair home gutters: Clogged ones can cause rainwater to back up and damage your roof and house.
2. Inspect the roof: Look for loose or damaged shingles.
3. Look inside at ceilings and walls: Any water damage could be an indication of roof leaks.
4. Trim trees and bushes next to the house: Eliminate branches that can be weighed down with water or strike houses.
5. Make sure doors and windows are secure: Install weather stripping where necessary.
6. Monitor spots where the ground meets your house: Look for water collecting. Redirect the water if needed.
7. Have sandbags filled and ready to go.
8. Look for erosion: Check sloping property hillsides for signs of erosion or slipping.
9. Make sure the street drains near your home are free of debris. If they are clogged, call your city’s public works department.

In the event you sustain water damage inside your home give SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo a call @ 925-372-7234.