3 Tips to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home

Posted: Sep 26, 2020
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

Here at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville, we know that you care about your home, and we want to help you protect it from damage. One of the most devastating types of damage for any homeowner to deal with is water damage, but fortunately our team has extensive experience in this area and can offer expert tips on how to prevent it. In this article, we’ll be going over our top three tips on how to prevent water damage to your home.

1. Repair leaks promptly--Our first tip for preventing water damage is to stay alert for any signs of a leak, which include dripping on any pipes or fixtures as well as dark spots on your walls or ceilings. In addition, watch out for any cracked caulking or missing shingles, which leave your home vulnerable to outside moisture. If you notice any of these signs, we at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville encourage you to get the issue repaired as soon as possible.
2. Tend to your exterior--In addition to keeping your caulking and roof in good repair, there are other things you can do to keep your exterior strong against water damage. First, you should make sure to clean out your gutters regularly, as clogged gutters can cause rainwater to overflow and create puddles that can damage your foundation, and make sure that they divert the water 5-10 feet away from your home. Second, make sure that any trees or shrubs in your yard are far enough away from your home that their roots won’t interfere with or damage your pipes--it’s possible that you’ll have to remove a tree that's too close, but it’s better than risking your whole foundation.
3. Keep an eye on your water bill--Lastly, we at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville recommend keeping a close eye on your water bill in order to tell whether you might have a water issue. If your water bill jumps significantly from one month to the next with no corresponding change in your behavior, you probably have a leak somewhere, and we encourage you to call an expert to help you locate and resolve the problem.