Water Damage Readiness Tips for the New Year  

12/30/2021 (Permalink)

We are closing in on a new year and knowing water damage warning signs in and around your home can help you avoid big repair bills as well as more time and trouble later. Here are some tips to prevent water backups.

• Maintain gutters and downspouts, keeping them free of debris and leaves and repairing them if they are sagging
• Inspect your gutters' capacity - after fifteen minutes of heavy rain, if water overflows the gutters, install additional downspouts
• Extend downspouts at least ten feet away from the house
• Adjust landscaping and irrigation so that water flows away from the foundation
• Drain subsurface groundwater and storm water with a sump pump system that has battery backup and replacement warnings
• Run your sump pump every few months and clean it annually before the rainy season
• Prevent backflow of sanitary sewer water by installing backflow valves and standpipes at all basement drain locations, including sinks and toilets
• Lastly, call us at the first sign of damage; we can save you from a potential larger scale problem.

Keep your home safe and dry with a few simple tips from SERVPRO, whether you are in Fernandina Beach, Yulee or North Jacksonville, these tips will help keep your home and your family safe.