Is Your Highland Park Home Prepared for Spring? | SERVPRO® of New Center/Highland Park

Spring is so close, and we can already feel the weather starting to change. You might be ready to dive into the new season, but you’ll need to check up on your home to ensure it’s ready to weather the springtime! Threats like storms, wind and other weather incidents could leave you with a huge mess on your hands if you don’t prepare ahead of time.

While you’re making a list of all the spring chores you’ll need to complete, add a few outdoor tasks to the mix. Here are a few ways you can ensure your Highland Park home is ready to take on the whatever spring throws our way:

Clean It Out

While winter begins to wind down, you should take the time to check around your home for any debris buildup. During the winter, rain, wind, snow and ice could’ve lead to clogged gutters and downspouts without you realizing!

To avoid a catastrophic leak from a buildup of trapped water, clear your gutters and downspouts of excess debris before spring arrives. While you’re at it, ensure the vents around your property are free of debris and everything is flowing smoothly.

Check your outside faucets to make sure they aren’t hiding any cracks or leakage. The freezing winter chill might have left your Highland Park pipes frozen solid! This can lead to serious water damage issues when the weather starts warming up.

Fix Issues Fast

We don’t spend as much time outside during the chilly winter months. This can cause you to overlook vital problems growing outside your home or up on your roof. These issues will only worsen when the spring weather kicks in, so its vital to fix everything you can early on.

This year’s Highland Park snowfall could’ve done a number on your roof without you even realizing it! Before spring arrives, be sure to repair any broken shingles, out-of-place gutters and any other apparent damage.

A tiny leak or a missing shingle might seem like no big deal, but these issues can welcome a water disaster into your home! Ensuring these problems are dealt with quickly will save you from an expensive mess when the first spring showers start to pour.

Get Ready for the Water

If you have a sump pump in your home, you understand how important it is that it works when spring arrives. To keep water flowing smoothly without any blockages or failures, inspect your sump pump for any issues and have them repaired.

Spring weather can be a mixed bag, so it’s helpful to make sure your weather-ready plan is up to date. Update your emergency kit, run through your safety plan with your family and find a few different methods to stay in the loop when severe weather hits Highland Park.

Water damage can catch you off-guard, which is why our team at SERVPRO of New Center/Highland Park is available at all times! Day or night, our crew can arrive on the scene to protect your home from further damage and begin restoring your losses.

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