Damage due to water is an occurrence to be avoided desperately by most homeowners. In a regulated context, water is only supposed to be inside the building system, in supply pipes, drain pipes, sinks, and basins. Water in crawlspaces, basements, foundations, or walls can never flow unabated. The good news is that quick repairs will help you prevent anything from minor water damage to significant water damage that needs costly work from a contractor.

The consequence of dramatic events such as hurricanes and floods is not necessarily a result of water damage. Pinhole-sized leaks in pipes, poorly graded soil, blocked gutters, or a sump pump that refuses to turn on can also destroy homes. Most water damage stems from easily curable defects that can be resolved well in advance of a crisis for most do-it-yourselfers.

In a building, water damage can be absolutely catastrophic. Even a slow leak, left unchecked, will rot out drywall and studs, develop black mold, and ultimately weaken significant structural elements such as joists and beams. The best way to avoid water damage is to stop leaks before the first drop of water starts.

Financially, exposure to water can also devastate your bank account. Insurance for homeowners will cover a substantial part of the cost of repairs. Even then, deductibles and limitations of coverage mean that homeowners would also need to pay for maintenance out-of-pocket. A safer approach is to resolve future issues well in advance.

Safety Considerations:

Inspect the Roof:

Get on the roof and check the shingles for loose, bent, damage, or cracks. It is assured that your house will suffer water damage without a weather-tight roof. Roof systems can leak in any number of ways, including in the absence of a catastrophic roof collapse. Set a ladder against your house before inclement weather sets in, walk the roof, inspect and fix any shingles that might cause water to flow into the house. Look for overgrown moss under the shingles that can work and any damage from falling limbs.

Clean and Maintain the Gutters: 

As the pipes in your building, it is possible to think of gutters and downspouts as a kind of exterior system of pipes that carry water off your roof and far away from the base. The pouring of water over packed gutters erodes soil adjacent to the house and can compromise the foundation. Walls and floors can be affected by water leaking through foundation walls. The only way to stop all of that water harm is to sweep the gutters and downspouts once or twice a year, simply for the price of employing a worker or buying an extension ladder.

Clear out the ice dams in winter as soon as they build up. To prevent water from backing up and flooding through the roof and into the attic, add ice dam protection to the perimeter of your roof.

Keep Your Drains Healthy and Flowing:

Sinks are intended to collect water from waste pipes and divert it to the sewer main. Every aspect of that system must work perfectly. Wastewater can spill into sink cabinets if it does not. Worse still, branch lines that lead to the drain-waste-vent (or DWV) can leak between floors or within walls. Inspect to ensure the drains do not leak under sinks. P-traps fix or destroy them.

Call the Professional:

You can eliminate leaks around windows and doors well before they start. It is appropriate to fill in every crack that you notice; there is no such thing as a successful or reasonable crack. Look for tell-tale water leakage signs on the inside, such as mold spots, bubbled paint, crumbly drywall or plaster, or termite activity. Contact us by requesting a quote for Melbourne’s best caulking service. We will provide you with a high-quality item that matches the finishing of your house with a wide range of colors, we promise to leave you excited by seeing the final results.