How To Avoid Water Damage During Heavy Rainstorms

Heavy rainstorms are serious and cause concerns about water damage. The combination of large amounts of rain and any number of weaknesses outside your home can lead to a home seriously affected by water damage in just a short time. At Ally1 in St. George, we are experienced at dealing with the water aftermath of heavy rainstorms and the damage they cause. If it ever happens to your home, you are always just one phone call away to us from help. 

Clear Out Your Rain Gutters

Your rain gutters are designed to fortify your home against water damage. If you don’t take care to keep them clean, however, they can actually make your water damage problems worse. Rain gutters function by filtering rainwater away from your home’s foundation where it cannot cause any damage. This works great when they are cleaned out, but when they are full of leaves and other debris water simply spills over the top of them allowing the water to assault the foundation of your home. 

• Check Your Sealant – Make sure that there are no gaps or holes in the sealant surrounding your doors and that windows are filled in. This will stop the rain from seeping inside and creating mold and mildew issues.
• Have The Roof Inspected – A roof in poor shape will be no match for a heavy storm. If you have missing, broken, or cracked shingles, you should have them replaced without delay. The best way to be on top of this is to have your roof regularly inspected so any issues can be repaired immediately.
• Have Your Foundation Inspected – It is easy to overlook the importance of your foundation in preventing water damage. If it is cracked or has any weak spots, water can easily seep down through it and into your basement or crawlspace. You should have your foundation regularly inspected by a professional so you can avoid this issue.
• Trim Any Unwieldy Trees – The last thing you want during a heavy, windy storm is for a tree limb to crash into your home. Along with the initial damage this causes, it will also allow large amounts of rainwater to flood into your home. If you have any unwieldy tree branches that have the potential to break off, you should have them trimmed so they don’t become a hazard during the next storm.
• Take Care With Electricity – During heavy rain and the risk of possible floods, make sure that all electrical appliances are stored upstairs, where water is unlikely to reach them. If your home does flood, don’t go near the fuse box and ensure that all sockets are covered.