It may only take a tiny bit of water to do a large amount of destruction, but there are plenty of ways you can avoid total disasters. Finding water problems fast will always be the best way to avoid damages, and when you are actively taking preventive steps, catching an issue will be fast and easy.

To find water where it isn’t supposed to be, add checking bathrooms and kitchen for wet spots or mold to your weekly to-do list. When it rains, use your hand to check door frames and window seals to see if they are moist. Check rooms for musty odors, particularly in the lower level of your home.

Check your roof monthly and after any wind events. Most homes in our area should have roofs that are rated for high snow loads, but make sure you inspect your roof for soft spots before and after a big winter storm. Keep a close eye on the insulation in your attic for moisture, and add or replace as needed to stay warm and dry through our long winters.

Keep your gutters cleaned out to avoid ice dams that could cause water to overflow and drip through your house. Make sure downspout areas stay clean as well, and use soil to create a gentle slope away from your home so water flows into proper drainage channels.

When you add simple steps into your already existing housekeeping routines, you can save yourself from costly and time-consuming house repairs. And you can finally tell all your friends that you made a resolution you actually kept.

Have water damage in your home? Contact us for fast, professional restoration back to preloss condition.