August -Things Homeowners Do to Cause Water Damage

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Simple Steps for Safeguarding Against a Wet Season

Piping in our homes and yards is like the veins and arteries in our bodies. When we eat fatty foods, act like couch potatoes or smoke cigarettes, the piping can get clogged or even blocked. When we eat right, exercise and avoid bad habits, we usually don’t have a problem. When pipes are uncared for or abused, they can be damaged or compromised – and things can go very wrong.

We Ignore the Obvious

one of the least obvious ways homeowners can cause water damage to their home is by neglecting one of the first things people see on a home – their gutters. Gutters filled with leaves, sticks and debris slow or completely block the flow of rainwater away from a home. The result? Water leaks through your roofor into your basement from your foundation.

We Plant the Wrong Lawn Decor

the value of a home skyrockets with the help of a fresh coat of paint, new shutters and the right foliage. While trees provide shade, shelter and beauty, they can also wreak havoc on your water system. Roots from trees can find their way right into your septic tank, drainage system or water lines. A little botany research before buying a property with trees or planting new ones can save you thousands.

We Mix Oil with Water

The same concept of keeping fats out of our bodies applies to keeping fats and oils out of our water system. It only takes one pan of bacon grease to cause a blockage that won’t go away with a cardio class. Allow cooking grease to cool and toss it in the trash instead.

We Create a Bigger Problem by Fixing a Small One

A full bottle of Drano® down the clogged drain is what we’ve been taught on tv. However, while these powerful chemical agents can disintegrate clog-causing materials, they can also compromise the integrity of your piping or even create holes and leaks. Go to your hardware store, there are little plastic device that pulls out the most disgusting hairballs and grunge. One of the biggest problems is dental floss in the sink and in the toilet. If you can’t do it yourself, calling a plumber is cheaper than replacing the pipes. We think Garbage Disposals are magic, despite their obvious power, they can’t do everything. Egg shells and potato peels, coffee and rice and pasta don’t get fully annihilated.

When emergencies do occur, you need professionals who will respond to the problem quickly, efficiently and thoroughly. With Water Damage Recovery, our IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)-certified technicians are available 24/7 to handle your water emergency. We serve San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Davis, Pittsburg, and surrounding areas. Call us at 510-351-7510 or visit our site to learn more about our services.

Whether you believe this La Niña season will be soaking wet or a total drought, it never hurts to prepare for the worst! Maria walks you through a basic checklist for La Niña preparedness so that if the worst DOES happen, you’re less likely to be facing an uncooperative insurance company for the cleanup!

We don’t just work with water damage, though! We help clients to clean up their homes and businesses after all sorts of situations. Explore our website to learn more about our extensive services, and be sure to have our number in your phone to call us right away should a disaster occur!

Call 1-800-886-1801 and our team will be on site within an hour and a half to help you preserve what’s yours!

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What You’ll Learn

Why it’s important to prepare for La Niña
What steps to take to make sure you’re protected in the event of an emergency.
Who to turn to for clean up after an emergency (spoiler: it’s us!)

Transcript of the Video:

Maria: Hi! I’m Maria, and my company is Fire and Water Damage Recovery, and I think I might be the leading expert on La Niña. I’ve read ten websites, five of them say we’re going to have a very wet year in the bay area, and the other five say it’s going to be drought.

So, I’m pretty sure nobody has any idea what La Niña is going to bring us this year. So I recommend if you don’t want to have water damage, you do a couple things to prepare.

Flat rugs should be swept now. You need to look for any kind of damage, you probably can’t get a roofer. But any kind of water that comes in from outside is considered a maintenance, and you’re gonna have a tough time getting your insurance company to pay for it. So if you just sweep off your roof of any kinds of leaves and garbage, it will keep the water from pooling.

The other thing is, the gutters need to be cleaned out. If your gutters are cleaned and your water drains right off the roof, you won’t have as much trouble as you would have if everything gets clogged up in pools. Also, just having a clean gutter keeps it from coming down through the siding.

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Don’t wait until disaster strikes—be prepared. Schedule a restoration plan with FWDR today and gain peace of mind knowing you’re ready for any emergency. Trust our experts to safeguard your property when it matters most.

August -Things Homeowners Do to Cause Water Damage

Simple Steps for Safeguarding Against a Wet Season

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