How to Protect Your Home From Flooding
It is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares:
A house flood has taken over an entire area, destroying furniture,
books, family photographs and important documents. Plumbing failures,
roof leaks or disastrous storms—the cause doesn’t matter. No
homeowner wants to have to deal with a flood.
For some, though, floods might be unavoidable.
According to Floodsmart.gov,
all 50 states have experienced flooding in the past five years.
But if it hasn’t happened yet, there may still be time to prepare
and hopefully dodge flood-drying and repair services. This post will
examine some ways to behave proactively and prevent disaster before
it happens.
Responding to house floods all over Seattle,
Allied
Restoration Company has become the go-to service for many
homeowners in desperate need of Eastlake
flood drying and remediation services. With a team of
experienced, knowledgeable and professional water-damage specialists,
we can help restore what was once thought lost. If you’ve recently
experienced a flood in your home, waste no time, and contact us today
at 425-458-5756.
Be Sure to Schedule Regular Roofing and
Plumbing Checkups
Just like people, the health of a home should be
carefully maintained. It helps to having a reliable plumber and
roofing contractor perform inspections at least once per year—or
between every major season change. This is an excellent way to spot
piping issues and faults in the roofing before they become serious.
According to the United
Services Automobile Association, these are some of the most
common areas a homeowner can address in order to prevent a house
flood.
Prioritize and Improve Basement Storage
Basements are among the most vulnerable areas
during a house flood—as is everything stored there. If possible,
it’s best to avoid keeping valuable items in the basement.
Cherished books, family photographs and important
financial documents should be kept in places unlikely to experience
major flooding. Even though flood-drying services can save most
damaged documents, it’s still a better idea to keep them out of
harm’s way. Digitizing documents and keeping several backup copies
in different areas is another excellent means of keeping sensitive
paperwork safe.
For most, however, basement storage is simply too
ideal and convenient to neglect. Even still, a good strategy is to
have a professional contractor install flood-proof shelving in order
to keep as much as possible above the ground.
For flood-drying services in
the Eastlake area, call Allied Restoration Company. Our one and only
priority is making sure your home is restored to the best possible
condition. We provide thorough and efficient techniques that many
homeowners have come to know and trust. Give us a call today at
425-458-5756.