Preparing For Storm Damage to Your Home

4/9/2019 (Permalink)

Are you ready?

Water is a necessary thing in any home. However, water can also cause problems. In some cases, flood water may arise unexpectedly and cause ice damage, roof damage and flooding. However, in other instances, it may be possible to prepare in advance for any potential wind damage, storm damage, roof damage and flooding. Hurricane damage is common. A hurricane's path may be apparent for days in advance. In that case, the homeowner can be prepared with help from a flood pump to help avoid flood damage, hail damage, contamination of ground water and issues like a roof leak. The same is true of issues during the winter. River flooding can cause problems such as ice damage, frozen pipes, a roof leak and even wind damage and hail damage. It's possible to minimize the problems from such issues and lessen the need for for roof repair, water restoration, home restoration and storm restoration.

What to do to prepare for Storm Damage in your property.

Consulting With a Professional

Consulting with a professional in advance can be helpful in the event of a problems such as ice damming, frozen pipes, ground water problems, hail damage, hurricane damage, roof damage, wind damage, storm damage, river flooding and a roof leak. A professional can suggest what to do in order to help speed up the process of water restoration, storm storm remediation, home restoration. In many instances, the professional can point out where steps can be taken to protect the ground water and avoid ice damage from flood water and ice damming. Professionals can also head off damage from frozen pipes, river flooding and an ice damn. With their help, it's possible to identify what issues may cause the need for roof repair from hurricane damage and even make sure that such issues are mitigated as much as possible so as to avoid additional problems from hail damage, an ice dam, roof damage, storm damage, ice damage, ice damming, a roof leak, storm damage and river flooding.

A Close Look 

It's always a good idea to have a look at all areas of the property. For example, flooding can result from nearby water that may otherwise go unnoticed. A nearby ice dam may cause ice damning that can result in flood water contaminating any ground water. Trees on the property can cause wind damage that can harm the entire house. All pipes should inspected periodically to avoid frozen pipes, ice damning and flooding. Flood water can get into all areas of the home in the event of hurricane damage. It's important to protect all areas of the home so that any storm remediation. home restoration, storm restoration, and ice damning repair can begin as soon as possible.

Securing the Property 

In the event of possible ice damming and other issues, the property should be secured well in advance. A flood pump can help avoid some problems that might otherwise need storm remediation, water restoration, roof repair, home restoration and storm remediation. Make sure any flood pump is working before the storm hits. This can help avoid an ice dam. Firmly secure all windows. Even the roof can be secured in order to help reduce the need for roof repair once the storm has passed. Tap the flood pump several times to be sure it's working. The pump helps keep excess water out of the home. The same is true of other potential issues with the property. For example, all doors should be firmly held in place. A door can cause problems that may mean the need for water restoration, storm restoration and storm remediation. Any excess water should be removed so as to keep away an ice dam from forming and keep the house fully safe. This allows the homeowner to reduce the need later for storm restoration and storm remediation. It also helps any homeowner feel secure in their own home once the storm has begun knowing they have taken the right steps.

SERVPRO of NE Salt Lake City/ Park City has the training and experience to help you prepare for Storm Damage and avoid further Damage to your home.