Home Maintenance Tips for Water Damage Prevention in Your Hopewell Junction Home

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

With some regular home maintenance, you can really avoid the headache of water damage in your home!

Water damage is one of the most stressful situations a homeowner can be faced with. There are many things that can cause water damage, it can be costly if it is discovered late and most
insurances only extend coverage to it in certain scenarios.

The good news is that through regular home maintenance, water damage from many things can be prevented. By taking care of common locations of water damage origins—such as your
landscape, gutters and appliances—you can stop the problem before it begins and not be faced
with an unpleasant surprise later on.

Water Damage Prevention Through Regular Maintenance

-Check Your Landscaping

If your home is situated toward the bottom of a hill or if you have experienced soil settling around
your foundation, pooling water can build up against your home, creating pressure and seeping
in through any cracks. This can lead to water damage to your construction, foundation and lower level as well as seepage and standing
water in the basement or underneath the house. By making landscaping updates to divert water
away from your home , you can stop this from becoming an issue before heavy spring rains
begin.

-Clean Your Gutters

If gutters are clogged with leaves and debris for a long period of time, they can cause serious
water damage issues to your home. Overfilled gutters can lead to a leaky roof and
water-damaged siding, as the water will begin to seep into your shingles and house frame if it is
not able to drain away. Cleaning your home’s gutters at least twice a year is recommended in
order to prevent water damage as well as mold growth. Additionally, clogged gutters can lead to a nasty ice dam situation in the cold months where the water gets stuck and ends up traveling behind the fascia and into your house.

Inspect Appliance Water Lines
Appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, hot water heaters and washing machines pump
a lot of water into and out of the house, and while the appliance itself might have a longer
lifespan, the water lines can often wear down over time. This can lead to water damage that
goes undetected for a long time, as it is not common to check under or behind most of these
household objects. Even a slow leak can cause serious water damage issues , so be sure to
inspect these appliances every six months for hidden leaks.

If you’ve experienced water damage to your  Dutchess County home, you can always
give us a call! We’re the leaders in water restoration, and you can call us 24/7 for an emergency response.