Your Guide to Protecting Your Home From Spring Storms | SERVPRO® of Beaver County

3/10/2021 (Permalink)

If you experience any property damage from spring storms, contact SERVPRO of Beaver County.

It’s time for spring, and if you’re like many local residents here in Beaver County, it can’t come soon enough.

Many people spend the days before the weather starts warming up trying to decide how they want to spend the Saturday and Sunday afternoons. DIY projects are a popular option.

If you’re planning to add DIY projects to your list, then you might want to consider doing a few that will help maintain your home and protect it against one of spring’s biggest weather threats—strong thunderstorms.

There’s nothing we can really do to stop storms from hitting. But we can take a lot of steps to ensure our homes are as prepared for them as they can be.

Preparing Your Home for Thunderstorms

Why not add these items to your to-do list for the upcoming warmer season?

Check your gutters for debris. Clean gutters are vital. They allow water to move the right way around your house. If your gutters are clogged, they can cause water damage. This is a great step to add to your seasonal home maintenance routine. It can protect your family home all year.

Check your home for other common storm damage hazards. Check for overhanging tree limbs, unsecured grills, and furniture or gazebos. Cut tree limbs that hang over your roof or garage and secure anything you can. While the tree limbs might seem harmless on a sunny day, if they blow off when it gets stormy and windy, they can damage your roof. Avoid this scenario completely by keeping your trees trimmed.

Ensure your roof is ready to withstand storms. You don’t want to discover there’s a problem with your roof after a heavy rainstorm. Instead, you’ll want to be sure your roof is in good shape if a storm starts hitting. Check for things like missing shingles and signs of leaks. Repair them.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damage to your home, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.