Preventing Water Damage In Your Home: Tips and Tricks

7/18/2023 (Permalink)

Water damage can arise in your home in all sorts of ways. A storm, sudden flood, malfunctioning sprinkler system, or a broken pipe can create a world of problems in your home or business. How do you prevent these sudden events from happening in the first place? Not all disasters can be avoided, of course, but preventative measures can always help deter them. Let’s discuss how to prevent water damage in your Nashville property. 

Preventing Water Damage in Your Home

Water damage can happen suddenly or increasingly build up over time without your knowledge. Here are some tips for both scenarios so you have all your bases covered! 

• Be aware of cracks and crevices in your home or business. Regular maintenance is key for the overall well-being of your property but also to prevent hidden water damage.
• Proactively check for leaks. Especially in older buildings, pipes may start to leak between seasons due to changes in temperature and pressure. 
• Keep your gutters clean regularly. Overflowing gutters will cause water to backtrack into your home, which can create water buildup in tough-to-reach spots.
• Installing a water leak detection device. These are relatively inexpensive and save money in the long run! 
• During the winter months, make sure to let faucets drip during freezing temperatures. This small step can save your property from broken pipes and all the headache that comes with them. 

SERVPRO Strategies For Eliminating Water Damage

Upon first discovering water damage, you should immediately contact SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville. No other restoration company will get to your disaster faster or with more professionalism! With top-notch equipment in tow, SERVPRO experts will be on the scene in minutes to help eliminate water damage.  

• First and foremost, be careful in the affected area. Slip and fall and electrical hazards are major concerns after flooding! We encourage you to limit movement throughout the affected area and do not try to lift or move household objects, for they are much heavier wet than when dry. Overall, it is best to leave the flooded space to the professionals! 
• Upon arrival, SERVPRO technicians will find and stop the source of the water. Next, we begin the water removal process. This removes the bulk of the water in the area and prepares the area for drying. 
• For water in hard-to-reach areas, our team utilizes air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the area. 
• After removing all the moisture, our team will clean and sanitize the area diligently before beginning restoration work. Working with a restore vs. replace mindset, our SERVPRO team members will salvage all that they can by using various restoration techniques that make water damage a thing of the past. 

Water damage can create more problems the longer it is left untreated, so do not hesitate to call SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville! Our experts are more than ready to help with your needs. After flooding, there’s only one call you need to make to (615) 242-9391 to make your disaster “like it never even happened.” 

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