Protecting Your Home From Water Damage | SERVPRO® of San Gabriel

9/17/2019 (Permalink)

Your kitchen and bathrooms can experience water damage because of plumbing issues and appliance failures.

To protect your home against that, be sure you:

• Inspect all appliances regularly, watching for issues with hoses and faucets
• Check the seal and caulking around your showers and tubs to make sure they are watertight
• Know where the main shut-off valve is in your home
• Don’t leave the house while the washer or dishwasher is running

As much as you would like to protect your possessions in your home from water damage, it is not always possible, but there are ways you can at least decrease the amount of damage and loss. Using waterproof bins to store items is recommended, as is keeping items stored on shelving off of the floor—which is advisable when using your basement for storage.

Contact your insurance company immediately, evaluate the extent of the water damage to your home and identify the type of water that is involved.