Best Ways to Prevent Water Damage in McDonald and Girard

7/25/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage could happen in an innumerable amount of diverse ways in SERVPRO of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties home, such as inclement weather.

With these communities so geographically close, what are the best ways to prevent water damage in McDonald and Girard homes?

Water damage could happen in an innumerable amount of diverse ways in your home. One such way is as a result of inclement weather.

Now, weather cannot be avoided, but the damage it does to your home certainly can be! It is particularly important to know what steps you need to take to help you lower the chances, and hopefully preventing you from facing the headache that is water damage.

Here are tips from SERVPRO of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties for doing just that!

• Check Foundation - A weakened foundation is the leading cause of moisture entering your home.
• Check Gutters - Your gutters are one of the most important defenses your home can have against rain damage. Clogged gutters will cause rainwater to overflow and directly hit your home foundation.
• Check Sum Pump - Sump pumps can mitigate flooding by controlling the groundwater. When a heavy rain hits your Southern Trumbull County home this is vital to preventing rain damage.
• Check Roof – Your roof is your home first line of defense against rainwater damage, loose shingles or damaged shingles could lead to severe water damage.

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