Heavy Rains Can Cause Water Damage to Your Property

5/14/2019 (Permalink)

Flooded front room from torrential rains.

As our climate changes, occasions of violent storm and intense rain that causes flash floods seem to be increasing.  Rain water that drenches your property should flow away from your home.  However, if it does not, the damage to your home could be quite extensive. You may be surprise at how many homes are damaged by the very items that should protect them—gutters.  Damaged or blocked gutters can result in storm water being directed to the home. After a rain storm is the best time to walk your property to identify areas of poor drainage.  These areas will tend to have either pools of water or remain wet longer than other areas. Good home drainage redirects water away from the foundation.  If this drainage is blocked, damage, or inadequate, storm waters can collect near your home. If you suffer from water damage caused by a rain storm you should always call SERVPRO, as we are not only water damage professionals but storm damage professionals.