Home Maintenance Work that Helps Prevent Water Damage

For the most part, water damage can be prevented. It may mean having routine home maintenance inspections, but the fact remains that diligence can help prevent a full blown water damage problem.

Home maintenance work can help a lot in preventing costly water damage. (Photo Credits)

More often than not, a simple home inspection can help a homeowner pinpoint possible home concerns before they cause indoor flooding, too much moisture that will invite mold growth, or water damage that could affect the home structure. Super Dry San Diego Flood Restoration Web Site

Home improvement website House Logic came up with an article on home maintenance activities that will help avoid the perils of water damage. Some can be carried out by the homeowner himself, some repairs and maintenance work meantime will need professional assistance. Mold Service

“Check for Water Leaks and Fix Them. Why it matters: Persistent leaks lead to mold and mildew, rot, and even termites and carpenter ants (they like chewing soggy wood, since it’s soft). Yet if you fix a leak soon after it starts, there may be no long-term damage at all. How to check for leaks: (1) Check for dark spots under pipes inside sink cabinets, stains on ceilings, toilets that rock, and of course drips. (2) At least once a year, inspect your roof. Repair missing, loose, and damaged shingles. Repair any cracked caulking and check for leaks around flashing.”

Take a look at the other home repairs that should be done to avoid water damage.

Inspect the heater

Lifehacker meanwhile identified six major (and very expensive) home repairs that could have been avoided if the homeowner routinely inspects the home for possible issues. One of the concerns mentioned in the write up is water damage and molds, which could be avoided by a regular maintenance inspection on the home’s heater system. Tips on Safely Cleaning a Flooded Property

“Water heaters are easy to forget about, but when they fail, they can cause a lot of damage. If pipes burst or start to leak, they can cause mold growth, or worse, flood your floors or ceilings. If the leak has caused enough damage to walls, floors, and ceilings, they may need to be replaced. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, water heater failures cost an average of $4,444 after the deductible.”

Read more here.

Home Exterior Maintenance to Prevent Water Damage

Third-Party Service Ratings Website Angie’s List meanwhile shared a list of home maintenance chores that act as preventive measures against water damage. In the article, the author emphasized that the exterior of the home should also be well maintained through periodic inspections and cleaning to avoid costly water damage trouble. Services

“Clean gutters and downspouts — Clean your gutters at least twice a year to avoid blockage and ice dams. Standing water can cause damage to your gutters and roof, and unmanaged overflow may create puddles that could damage your foundation. Don’t forget to clean downspouts to ensure water can flow through, and secure downspouts so that they point away from the home. Maintain trees and vegetation — Thriving shrubs can be a beautiful thing — except when their roots wrap around your pipes and break them.”

The continuation of this write-up can be found here.

Regular home maintenance inspections should never be foregone nor underestimated. It can spell the difference between a sound home, and a water damaged one.

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