Home Maintenance Tips to Prevent Flooding in Your Mill Valley Home

5/14/2021 (Permalink)

Preventing Flooding and Water Damage

In the United States, floods are the most common disaster event. Heavy rainstorms can cause a great deal of flooding, responsible for flash floods, mudflows, or overflowing levees and dams. In California, heavy rains can take place during storm season, which can endanger your home. Home maintenance is serious hands-on work, but regularly checking on the disaster-prone areas in and outside your home is essential to avoid flooding. Check out the following four home maintenance tips from the experts at SERVPRO to help ward off flooding and water damage. 

Clean Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters and downspouts perform the role of transporting water that falls off roofs, directing it away from the home rather than towards the structure. When inspecting, pay special attention to your gutters and downspouts. A backup can occur when water gets trapped in the gutters and downspouts. This, along with debris like leaves and sticks, can cause a blockage, which can be pricey for homeowners.

Check the Drainage System Outside

In your home, having proper drainage both inside and outside averts water buildup near the foundation of your home. It is essential to make sure the lawn or objects around the house are not preventing water from draining correctly.

Test the Sump Pump and Drainage Inside the Home

Be mindful that a home's internal drainage efficiency is crucial to preventing flooding. The sump pump is the primary key of flood prevention. It should be inspected at least once a year and perform checks during the storm season.

Check for Leaks

Significant damage can occur with leaky pipes and roofs, which can let water flow into your home. Look out for wet spots on the ceiling and even pooling water in the basement. Inspect pipes routinely and be aware of problems like rust, visible drops of water, and buckling. If a leak is present, repair it quickly as it can lead to severe water damage.

What to Do If You Experience Water Damage

When you encounter water in your home, it is imperative to contact experts in this type of situation. Our SERVPRO team arrives at your home, and we work to diligently assess the next steps to take to prevent more water from entering your home. Once the water is removed, we will completely dry your home and work to restore any water-damaged items and personal belongings.

If backed-up gutters, a leaky roof, or improper drainage causes flooding in your home, reach out to the experience professionals at SERVPRO of S. San Rafael/Sausalito. Our team of restoration specialists can help you remove the water and return your home to its pre-water damage condition. We will make it "Like it never even happened."

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