SERVPRO of Springfield, Your Water Restoration Specialist

8/10/2020 (Permalink)

Summer is a great time to make a checklist of all those fun maintenance projects your home needs. It’s so important to maintain your home in ways to prevent water from entering. If you have a basement, that list gets a little longer but as long as it is well maintained, there’s a good chance you could be saving yourself some hard work in the future. Please keep in mind, if you do have a water loss in your home, it is very important to call a professional. SERVPRO of Springfield has been working in water restoration for many many years. We will come to your home and make sure you understand what type of water damage you have and we will create a plan with you and your insurance company to make sure the water is extracted properly, keeping you and your family safe. I have compiled a list for you to keep in mind to watch for in keeping your home well maintained and easy to keep water out of the wrong parts of your home, preventing potential serious damage.

1. Check for foundation damage. It’s important to walk around the outside of your home and look for any damage. Catching cracks in the foundation and repairing damage early can help tremendously in preventing water leaks and damage. 
2. Clean your gutters. Maintaining your gutters and keeping them in good working order will help prevent water leaking into your basement. When gutters are full or not in good working order, water can fall over the sides and cause the ground to wash out in spots causing a low spot next to your foundation. 
3. Landscaping. Be sure your landscaping is maintained and the foundation is visible and grass/flowers/bushes are not hindering access to visual problems that may be hiding behind them to your foundation. Also, keeping your yard and landscaping maintained and cut will help prevent rodents from wanting to make a home in your home.
4. Sump Pump Check. If you have a basement, a sump pump is usually recommended. It’s important to make sure it is in good working order and not clogged.
5. If you do not have a sump pump and rely on drains, be sure to keep them clean and unclogged. Also be sure there is nothing sitting on top of it that may block water from draining.

Summer time is not necessarily the most common time of year to experience water damage but it is a great time to check that everything is functioning correctly and make any repairs necessary to keep things in great working order.

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As always, if disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Springfield, Morgan, Cass, and Montgomery counties is always here for you. We can be reached 24/7 at 217-528-7775.