Can I Prevent Water Intrusion in Serra Mesa?

7/21/2022 (Permalink)

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Water intrusion describes water entering a structure from an outside source. Our local team in Mission Valley East restores water damage in Serra Mesa every year, and we offer these helpful tips from the Insurance Information Institute to keep your home protected from unwanted water:

Inspect and Repair Your Home’s Exterior

You can prevent water from entering your home by inspecting your home’s exterior for any place where water can enter the house and making repairs as needed.

• Caulk and seal windows
• Inspect the roof for missing and aging shingles
• Check your rain gutters and drains and remove any debris that may be clogging them
• Check your downspouts and clear any clogs and make sure they are draining away from the house
• Gutter guards are an excellent way to prevent clogs and water intrusion into the house
• Check your sprinkler systems and make sure they are not spraying water into the house and that water is not pooling around the home’s foundation
• Make sure water drains away from the building.Water is invasive and will quickly find its way into a structure when water is allowed to pool around the foundation. After a storm, or when the ground is already saturated by rainwater, the water may enter the foundation wall through cracks.

Call Us Today!

When your Serra Mesa home or commercial business has water damage, our local team in Mission Valley East is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 619-303-3599.

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