Protecting Your Dutchess County Home From Water Damage

2/26/2020 (Permalink)

A few preparations can really help protect your home or business from costly and stressful water damage issues!

One of the costliest damages to experience in a home or business in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Beacon or Wappingers, is water damage.

This can be an especially common issue for homeowners to deal with, but there are plenty of ways you can help protect your home.

Water damage is more than a hassle to deal with, it can have a long-term impact on your home such as structural issues and mold growth. Mold is one of the most common side effects of water damage because it begins to grow and flourish within 48 hours of exposure to moisture.

When beginning to think of ways to protect your home against water damage, it might be easier if you break it down by areas of impact. These areas could include basements, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and ceilings.

In the basement, look at resealing vulnerable areas, making sure water drains away from your home and installing a backwater valve and look into a sump pump is water collection tend to happen in your basement.

Your kitchen and bathrooms can experience water damage due to plumbing issues and appliance failures. Be sure you:

• Inspect your appliances regularly, especially the hoses and faucets
• Check to make sure there are no leaks in the seals or caulking around your showers and tubs. If you find a leak, get it fixed right away.
• Know where the main water shut-off valve is in your home and show your family members too.
• Don’t leave the house while the washer or dishwasher is running.

As far as possessions, avoid cardboard boxes that might sit on the floor. Use waterproof bins to store items and keep items stored on shelves up off of the floor.

What To Do After Water Damage

If your home does experience a water damage situation, there is a good chance you can salvage items that can be dried out within 48 hours.

Be sure that you contact your insurance company and a call a plumber or professional RIGHT AWAY to get the cause fixed immediately after you discover the water damage situation.

Then call the experts at SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County, we’re here to help 24/7 and will get you back to preloss condition quickly and effectively. Program our # in your phone for quick access (845)831-3600.