Smoke detectors alert us to a potential fire, windows protect us from high winds, but what do we have to signal incoming water damage?  Not only does water weaken the foundation of a home, but water can also create mold, which results in greater property damage or health problems.

Here are 4 steps you can take today to prevent water damage to your home, courtesy of State Farm:

1. Replace deteriorated caulk around sinks, and check the pipes under the sink for leaks. A slow draining pipe may indicate a partially blocked drain that needs cleaning.
2. Check hoses regularly for bulging, cracking, fraying, and leaks around hose ends. Replace the hose if a problem is found or every 3 to 5 years as part of a proactive maintenance program. To help make sure the hose doesn’t kink, leave at least 4 inches (or 11 centimeters) between the water connection and the back of the washing machine.
3. Make sure everyone in your household knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it. Check it frequently for problems, and shut off the water if you are away from your home for several days or longer.
4. Keep the roof free from leaves, twigs, and other litter to allow proper drainage. Clogged gutters can easily lead to poor drainage, which in turn can lead to leaks in both the walls and at the foundation. Also, replace missing, curling, cupping, broken, or cracked shingles.

How to find a reputable water damage cleanup company?

RestorationMaster features disaster restoration experts for everything from water damage cleaning services to mold remediation and fire restoration services. These highly trained technicians are ready to handle emergencies around-the-clock, or schedule appointment times at your convenience.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.