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Five Basic Tips for Preventing Water Damage in Your Home

8/21/2020 (Permalink)

The best way to deal with water damage is to prevent it from happening at all. Follow these Five Basic Water Damage Prevention Tips to help  keep your home safe, maintained and free from water damage.

  1. Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Water Bill

Your water bill can tell you a lot about what’s going on in unseen areas of your home.  If your usage jumps significantly from one month to the next without explanation it could mean trouble.  Is there a leak in your Perhaps a crack in a pipe in your front yard, a link in your crawl space or crawlspace? Or, is it a pipe in your front yard? Don’t leave mystery leaks unattended!

  1. Get to Know Your Water Main

Make sure to know the location of your water main and shut it off if you leave for an extended amount of time.  If water can’t get in, chances are faucet drips and burst pipes can’t wreak havoc on your home when you’re away.

  1. Perform Regular Maintenance Checks on Appliances

Examine and maintain your appliances regularly for leaks according to manufacturer’s directions.

  1. Replace Worn Washing Machine Hoses

Old, brittle or leaky washing machine hoses are a common cause of water damage and loss for homeowners.  Make sure to replace yours regularly to help to avoid expensive damage.

  1. Act Quickly -Investigate Leaks Right Away & Fix Promptly

Ignoring moisture damage, postponing necessary repairs, can lead to mold, mildew, dry rot, or even structural damage.  It’s also worth noting that while   homeowner’s insurance may provide coverage for sudden or accidental damage, damage resulting from neglect or lack of maintenance is not often covered in a standard policy.

When Water Damage does happen the professionals at  SERVPRO® of Shrewsbury/Westborough have the training and equipment to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Being prepared and practicing regular maintenance is always your strongest defense against water damage but when the unexpected or unpreventable does happen we’re here to help®.

SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/Westborough has the training, experience, and equipment to handle large commercial flooding or water damage emergencies. We will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion. 
Learn more about Learn more about our training and certifications.

  • Water Damage Restoration Technician
  • Applied Structural Drying Technician
  • Odor Control Technician
  • Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician

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