HOW TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE: ON VACATION

8/1/2020 (Permalink)

There may be nothing worse than coming home from a relaxing vacation to a flooded home! Water damage that isn't resolved quickly can turn into a mold problem.  When a home suffers a water damage event, a mold infestation can quickly arise and spread throughout the residence in as little as 48-72 hours. Mold can cause health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property. So avoiding water damage while you are away is key vacation prep! Here are a few tips, before you head out, to keep your property dry and, hopefully, damage- free:

-Inspect the hoses that connect to major appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerator ice-makers. Replace any old or damaged hoses.

-Clear all the debris out of your rain gutters, and check the downspouts for any blockages. This will enable water to exit your roof correctly without flooding or backing up.

-Ask someone to check on your home periodically while you are away to make sure all goes well. If there is a leak or flood, they’ll catch it in the early stages.

-Consider shutting off automatic sprinklers in the front and back of the house. This will prevent you from having a flood in your yard that can migrate into the property.

-Consider turning off the main water in the house. In this way, you are completely avoiding any in-home water damage from pipes that could possibly burst in your absence.

SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill is ready to assist when your home is affected by water damage (fire damage, smoke damage, biohazard too)  whether you've been away on vacation or not! Call us 24/7 at 562-591-1788 and let us know how we can help!