Ways to Prevent Leaks in Your Home

5/24/2022 (Permalink)

Leaks can span from a pipe bursting to a leaky roof that is extremely noticeable when there are high amounts of rainfall. There are ways to prevent any types of leaks in your home, and these will be beneficial in preventing any water damage. 

Inspect Drains and Gutters

Making sure that your drains and gutters are not damaged or water is not trapped in them is a great way to prevent any leaking on the outside or inside of your home. One tiny leak can lead to a bigger problem, and preventing this from happening is what you should aim for. 

Damaged Sump Pump 

Making sure that you or your provider are checking your sump pump regularly is a great way to prevent any water damage. Catching these issues early and keeping up with any issues you may have is a great strategy for preventing further damage.

Rain Runoff

Making sure that your rain runoff setup is away from your house is a great prevention technique in making sure that the water does not pool around your home or seep into cracks and holes that could lead to bigger problems. 

Water Main Shutoff Valve

Making sure that you have steps to prevent any water damage before it happens is the goal. Having a water main shutoff valve is great for keeping track of your water and seeing when there is too much, or when your home could be at potential risk of flooding or a leak.

There are many ways to prevent leaks to your home, and keeping up with your home and catching these issues before escalation is a great way to prevent future water damage. SERVPRO is here when you need us, 24/7.