Protecting Your Home While Away for the Holidays

12/12/2023 (Permalink)

Discover how you can minimize the risk of water damage and protect your home while you are away for the holidays with SERVPRO.

Protecting Your Home from Water Damage While Away

Traveling to visit your family during Christmas or spending your festive season with sand between your toes is something you look forward to all year. However, restoring your home after water damage is probably not on your list of holiday activities.

Being proactive is key to avoiding water damage while you’re on vacation. Water damage can be costly and time-consuming to repair, and it can cause serious damage to your home and possessions. By taking a few simple steps to protect your home before you leave, you can rest assured that you will not be returning to a disaster.

Clean Gutters Before Leaving

Clogged gutters are a common occurrence. When left to pile up with debris, clogged gutters can quickly become compromised and can wreak havoc on your home, causing significant water damage. It’s imperative to address the state of your gutters to ensure they are in good shape and clear of leaves, moss, or other debris prior to leaving for vacation.

Check Your Sump Pump

Your sump pump is an essential tool when it comes to preventing water damage to your home. Make sure it’s working properly, and thoroughly check the state of your unit before you depart. If you have a battery-powered sump pump, now is the time to consider a sump pump battery backup.

It’s important to have your sump pump serviced annually to ensure it is performing as it should be. Therefore, scheduling a maintenance visit before your trip is a good idea. If your home is not equipped with a sump pump, consider investing in a sump pump installation for added protection.

Close the Main Water Valve

If you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, consider turning off the main water supply to your home. This can help prevent any leaks or breaks from causing damage while you’re away enjoying your holiday season.

Look for Leaks

Before you get into vacation mode, take the time to do a thorough walk-through of your home to look for any leaks. Minor leaks are easily looked over; therefore, it’s critical to the safety of your home to conduct an in-depth inspection to ensure you don’t miss any potential water damage hazards.

Water Damage Restoration and Clean-Up Services

By taking these preventative measures, your home should be safe from water damage. However, sometimes water damage events are out of our control. If your home is affected by a flood while you are away, you can rest assured that SERVPRO is here to help. Our emergency water restoration and clean-up services are available to you when you need them most. Contact our team today to learn more.