Is Your Home Ready to Weather Spring Storms? | SERVPRO® of Anniston, Gadsden and Marshall County

3/3/2021 (Permalink)

If you experience any property damage from spring storms, contact SERVPRO of Anniston, Gadsden and Marshall.

If you’re like most Anniston residents, you’re ready for winter to be over. By the time March arrives, many of us are ready to have more time in the sun and less time indoors hiding from cold temperatures.

After all, spring is the season where everything starts to bloom, and we can enjoy outdoor activities like grilling, gardening and hiking with ease.

While the season brings a bounty of good things with it, it can also get the spring thunderstorms we’ve all come to expect in our area.

And these storms can put homeowners in a position to deal with storm damage.

There’s nothing you can do to stop a storm from hitting your area. But there are things you can do that will make your home a safer place. Here’s a closer look at some of those vital steps.

How to Make Your Home Safer

Add these items to your seasonal to-do list this year:

Check for possible issues around your home. Don’t let overhanging tree limbs, unsecured furniture or other similar items become tools for wind damage. Trim back trees that need it and secure everything you can.

Maintain your sump pump (if you have one). These aren’t present or needed in every home. But for those that do need it, having a sump pump that’s functioning properly is key. Be sure yours is before it starts raining.

Keep your gutters clean. This step is vital every season. Clean, clear channels are vital to keeping water around your home flowing the right way, instead of causing water damage.

Check for problems with your roof. You want to be sure your roof is in good shape if a storm starts hitting. Check for things like missing shingles and signs of leaks. Repair them to keep your home safer.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damage to your home, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.