Double the Power of Practical Water and Moisture Management
It is always better to prepare for a disaster. Unfortunately, daily life's "urgent" issues frequently push "necessary" tasks to the back burner, including preventative steps that could avoid or minimize property damage and the need for water mitigation. Ironically, the "necessary" can then boil over and become the "urgent." Break out of this cycle by replacing a frantic last minute crisis reaction by pairing proactive tips homeowners can follow to avoid or minimize damage with the assurance that Lightspeed Restoration of Pleasant Hill is your partner for any active water mitigation in your San Ramon home.
Stop Water Damage in Its Tracks
Although it is impossible to anticipate every emergency that can strike your home in San Ramon, water mitigation strategies can avoid or greatly minimize the effects of seasonal changes, storms, and a broad range of potential plumbing, appliance, structural, and content vulnerabilities. Mitigation is a term with shades of meaning, some proactive and some reactive, but all aimed at halting water from damaging homes and their contents.
Seize the Opportunity to Prevent Water Damage
Lightspeed Restoration of Pleasant Hill urges homeowners in San Ramon to consider the following preventative water mitigation tactics:
Outdoors
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Roof and precipitation drainage systems do an excellent job of diverting precipitation off your home and away from its foundation. Tips to keep these water mitigation systems running smoothly include inspecting for:
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Securely installed roofing materials, from decking and shingles to flashings and venting--with appropriate attic insulation and sealed joints to prevent moisture from intruding
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Correctly angled and installed gutters and downspouts that facilitate effective runoff--gutters must be clear of debris to prevent damming and overflows that could leak inside
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Properly installed and operating sprinkler or irrigation systems, including outdoor faucets or hose bibbs
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Grading at roughly five percent (a six-inch drop for every ten feet) around the perimeter of a home that forces water to flow away from the foundation--landscaping also should provide a gap between plantings and the home so that water falling on greenery does not spill off immediately next to the structure
Indoors
Mitigate the chance of leaks, ruptures, and other moisture problems through:
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Regular inspection and repair or replacement of plumbing lines, connections, and fixtures of all types (sinks, tubs, spas, showers)--minor seepage needs immediate attention to mitigate the chance of accelerating damage over time
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Periodic checkups of water-using appliances, including hoses, pumps, drain lines, drain pans, and other configurations that could allow water to leak, seep, or condense--examples include water heaters, dish and clothes washers, air conditioning units, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers among others
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Making smart storage choices in water impervious containers for valuable papers, documents, pictures, books, and other porous materials--store on upper levels to avoid flooding
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Raising equipment and appliances above expected flood lines on sturdy supports
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Installing a sump system in basements, crawl spaces, or other types of foundations
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Planning for quick mitigation of harm from water that does intrude by having pallets of bricks available to lift furniture and other contents off flooded floors
Have Lightspeed on "Speed-Dial"
If water does make its way inside despite your best efforts, stopping its spread is critical. Our trained and well-equipped work crews respond fast and efficiently.
Count on Lightspeed Restoration of Pleasant Hill for practical tips that focus on minimizing the chance of disaster and promptly providing San Ramon residents with needed water mitigation services. Call (925) 433-8208 for proactive and planned approaches to water mitigation as partners.