Prevent Storm Damage From Heavy Rains

4/6/2021 (Permalink)

Spring time in New England can be a mixed bag. One day you can be enjoying a walk with a loved one and the next you can be hunkered down indoors due to heavy rain storms. These storms can cause substantial damage to your residential or commercial property, especially if you aren't prepared. Storms can produce high winds causing fallen trees and power lines. Even a small roof puncture from a tree limb or a cracked window can be enough to allow rainfall to trickle (or pour) into your property. A downed tree can cause serious damage to your roof, siding and windows. Heavy rain also raises concern for flooding. Below are a few tips to help keep your Newton, MA safe and dry in the event of a storm:

• Consider options to protect your windows and entryways such as adding shutters, rain diverters and storm doors.
• Having a sump pump and dehumidifier handy can help on days with heavy rain or high humidity.
• Keep an eye on the trees closest to your property. You may not want to cut into every tree but simply trimming back the trees that pose a threat will go a long way to reducing the risk of any potential damage.
• Regularly check that rainwater is draining properly. If it isn’t, consider ways to redirect it such as adding gutters or consulting a contractor.
• Regularly check for potential weak points especially in the roof, siding and windows. Even a small opening can let in rainwater so catching and repairing these issues before a storm hits is important and will save you money.

When storms damage your commercial or residential property call the water remediation experts at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley - (617) 332-9000. We are ready to respond 24 hours a day, every day of the year, even holidays! We will make it, "Like it never even happened."