Water Damage Prevention in Pensacola, Florida

8/16/2021 (Permalink)

Water Damages? We're Here to Help. Call us at 850-466-3076 Today!

Stress, worry, costly: all words that come to mind on the topic of “Residential Water Damage.”  No one ever plans ON having a water damage at their home, however, it is imperative to plan FOR such an issue, as well as practice preventative measures to lessen the likelihood of occurrence.  There are many steps that can be taken to help protect your property against water damages, both from the interior (appliance leak, burst pipe) and exterior (coastal flooding, rainwater intrusion):

• Periodically do a “wellness check” on your plumbing. Check for cracked or damaged seals, rusting pipes, and/or water staining underneath your pipes.  If an issue is found, correct it as soon as possible to keep a small leak from turning into a large water disaster.
• Make sure both the supply and drain lines for household appliances, including the refrigerator, washing machine, and dishwasher, are all installed and fitted correctly. If there are any cracks, tears, or signs of dry rot present, replace the lines to limit the possibility of a break causing water damages.
• Maintain the landscaping around your property. Heavy vegetation and debris blocking drains and ditches can cause water to back up, toward your house.  This issue can be compounded by heavy rains that produce flash flooding scenarios, so maintaining your property can be a great preventative measure to lessen the likelihood of flood intrusion.
• Clean out your rain gutters. Clogged rain gutters, much like clogged drainage ditches, can allow water to back up.  Backed up water on your roof can easily lead to a leak inside your home, especially if your roof is older or not well maintained.

Although preparation can go a very long way in helping to prevent water damages, all too often, water damages DO happen.  When they do, trust SERVPRO of North Pensacola, your locally owned and operated water damage mitigation specialists, to help make your damage “Like it never even happened.” 

To learn more or request service, please give us a call at 850-466-3076: We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you water damage emergencies.