Goodbye Minnesota Winter

4/14/2020 (Permalink)

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Protect Your Home

Around this time of year Minnesota home and business owners can experience issues with the spring thaw. Even though we cannnot control the weather, owners can work on minimizing the risk of damages by taking some necessary steps.

How to Help Prevent Water Damages

No owner can prevent all damages from occurring, but you can take necessary steps that will help you to be prepared.

Basement Pumps: Install a sump pump or a sewer backflow value and keep a battery-operated backup in case of power failure. Consider installing a water alarm that warns when water is accumulating in your basement.

Basement Storage: Keep valuable items out of your basement. Removing any electronics or stored valuables from your basement prior to spring-thaw warnings.

Debris Removal: Remove debris from window wells, gutters and downspouts.

Doors & Windows: Check for any leaks around doors and windows.

Grading: Inspect the grading around your home and make any changes. Design the grading to encourage the water to flow away from your home.

Landscaping: Trim trees and bushes away from your home and do not store wood or compost piles nearby.

Roof: Keep your roof in good repair. Unless a tree falls on your roof during a storm, most insurers expect you to maintain your roof to prevent water leaks caused by snow melting or torrential downpours.

Protect your home and business while we watch our weather turn from winter to spring!

Call our crew at SERVPRO of St. Cloud at (320) 248-5400 if we can help in anyway!