Tips You Can Use to Keep Your Home Safer This Spring Season | SERVPRO® of Western Dutchess County

3/8/2021 (Permalink)

Be sure to keep your home safe from water damage during Spring storms!

Who isn’t looking forward to spring after a long winter?

Its March now, temps are rising so it’s not surprising if you are ready for a fresh, new season. Dutchess County residents are ready for warmer weather and the ability to get outside and work on landscaping, DIY projects and other outdoor pursuits.

If you’re a fan of doing DIY projects, then you might want to consider doing work that will not only make your home look more attractive but will also help protect it against the hazards spring thunderstorms can bring.

There’s nothing we can do to stop storms from hitting. After all, we can’t control the weather, can we? But there are things we can do to put our homes in the best position to weather the issues.

How to Protect Your Home from Storms

Here are some items you’ll want to put on your to-do list for the next year: 

Keep an eye out for tree limbs that hang over your home. Limbs and branches overhanging your house can come down when the winds get high and heavy. Cut down any stems hanging over your roof or garage.

Clean your home’s gutters. We talk about this step frequently in our home maintenance guidance, and there’s a good reason for that. Clean, clear gutters are an excellent way to keep water around your home flowing the right way, instead of causing water damage. 

Look for issues with your roof. You want to be sure your roof is in good shape before a storm starts hitting. Check for things like missing shingles and signs of leaks. Repair them to keep your home safer.

Be sure anything that’s around your home is secure, too. Don’t let unsecured furniture or other similar items become tools for wind damage. Trim back trees that need it and secure everything you can if there’s a storm threat in the area.

If a storm, flood or any other cause damage to your home, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.