Reducing the Flooding Risk for Your Home | SERVPRO® of Northeast Charlotte

9/28/2022 (Permalink)

Experienced water damage in your home? Call SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte to get the restoration process started right away.

Whenever water is involved in a natural disaster or home accident, the damages can be immediate and expansive. It only takes an inch or two to cause lasting problems to your home.

Were you aware that not all insurance policies cover flood damage? Knowing that should be the motivation you need to prepare as much as you can to prevent the damage before it even happens.

Did you know that there are 19,841 acres of land located in a floodplain in Mecklenburg County? Whenever there is heavy rain, the risk of flooding in floodplains increases because these areas were naturally developed to hold a lot of water. You can use this helpful tool to see if your personal address is located in a flood zone.

Starting Outside Your Home

Gutters are a great tool when it comes to protecting your home from flood risk! A properly working gutter system keeps water off of your roof and helps it flow down and away from your foundation.

If you love to garden and grow your own food, you can actually use your garden as a natural flood prevention tool! Plant your garden in an area of your yard that seems to collect a lot of water and make sure to angle it away from your home so that the falling rain flows down to your veggies and flowers.

Protecting your propane and fuel tanks is also a great idea before any incoming weather. Anchor them to the ground so you don’t lose them in a flood, and if you have any electrical outlets located on the ground, it may be a good idea to try to relocate them to a higher spot.

Inside the Home

Protecting your lowest levels and basement starts with a sturdy foundation! Many water issues can be traced back to a crack or a leak in your foundation. Inspect your foundation blocks often to catch any cracking and seal them up right away.

Protecting your home from flooding can be cost-effective if you take simple steps every day. Being prepared will benefit you in the long run!

Flooding can also originate from issues inside the home. All it takes is for your washing machine to overflow or a leaky pipe to burst for you to have a large issue on your hands.

If you notice any small leaking or water drips, address the problem immediately to hopefully stop the problem in its tracks. Installing a leak sensor can also help catch any problems right as they are happening.

Protect the things that you love most in your home! Precious photographs and keepsakes should be kept in an area of your home that is safe from flooding, and it is even better if you get them high off the ground in a waterproof container. Important documents and your emergency plan should also be copied and kept in a similar area so that you are always ready for anything.

Experienced water damage in your home? Call SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte today to get your restoration completed faster.