Rain, Rain, Go Away! Please Don't Damage My Home Today

2/7/2022 (Permalink)

Ensure your home is ready for heavy rains

Rainstorms can happen any time of the year, but as spring approaches, so do those beloved spring showers, and let's face it: some of those are a little more than just showers!

When heavy rains begin to hit, there are a few simple steps you can take to help you handle these home emergencies before it's too late:

• Check the position, landscaping, and slope of your home: how your home is positioned can heavily impact flood damages. Contact a professional landscaper for help with this task.
• Double-check the insulation in your basement: excess rainfall in a short period can overload your basement's waterproofing systems. If this happens, the earth around your basement can become saturated and push water in through foundation cracks. Make sure to have an expert properly inspect your basement to ensure it is storm-ready!
• Contact your insurance provider to double-check your flood insurance: even the most perfectly protected basements can flood, so make sure you call your insurance provider prior to any emergency event to double-check your flood insurance

Don't let flooding and storm damage get you down! Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties today.