Protecting Your Property During Cold Weather

1/14/2021 (Permalink)

Cold weather can wreak havoc on your home and business if you're not properly prepared. To help prevent weather-related damages, consider taking the following precautions before winter weather hits.

• Check your property for downed tree limbs and branches. Weather like heavy wind and rain can cause branches to fall.
• Roofs, water pipes, and gutters should all be inspected to ensure they are in proper order. Gutter downspouts should be directed away from your building/ home, and leaves should be cleared away.
• Clean chimneys and exhaust systems to ensure they are free of debris.
• Test gas lines if they have been dormant to ensure they are in good working order with no leaks.
• Inspect your property, especially walkways and parking lots, for proper drainage to alleviate flood hazard potential.
• Make sure all exterior doors and windows have weather stripping.

Call SERVPRO of Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra at 904-246-6118 if your home or business has suffered damage due to winter weather.