Protecting Your Michigan Home From Flooding | SERVPRO® of New Center/Highland Park

We know all about the risk of water damage in southeastern Michigan! Flooding can happen at any time to any home, so it is important to be prepared ahead of any weather event to minimize your risk of damage.

In addition to the possibility of extensive damages, you might also be footing the entire restoration bill yourself if your homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. That is a scary fact that should have you doing all you can in order to protect your home.

We are in a moderate flood risk location in the Detroit area. Slow-moving thunderstorms have the potential to dump a lot of rain on us in a small period of time, and we also have a risk of flooding when the snow melts in the springtime.

Protecting Your City Property

The key to reducing water issues in your home is to keep water flowing down and away from your foundation. Start with adding a gutter system to move things along. Just be sure to keep them clear and point your downspouts into your yard.

Even if you live in the city, you can still use some landscaping techniques to ward off excess water! Laying mulch around your foundation can help soak up heavy rain, and if you have a small garden plot, it can also help soak water down through the soil and into the roots of your plants.

You can also install a small rain barrel under your gutters to collect the water that is coming down from your roof. Rain barrels provide you with complete control of all that unwanted water and give it a productive place to collect.

Tending to the Inside of Your Home

A waterproof home starts with a solid foundation! Any cracking or weak spots leave you vulnerable to water issues. Sealing up any cracks you find can help keep your basement dry.

Many families utilize appliances often to run their households, but appliances that use water carry a higher risk of failing and causing a water issue. Check your water heater, dishwasher and washing machine often to catch any small drips or leaks to prevent an in-home flood. You can also utilize a leak sensor to be alerted to a water problem as soon as it starts.

Also keep in mind that some possessions of yours will be immediately ruined by water if they come into contact with it, like photographs and important household documents. Keep anything fragile high off the ground and invest in a waterproof container or safe.

If you do still end up with water in your home, act quickly and do your best to completely dry out the area. We should also always be your first phone call so we can help minimize the long-term damages!

Experienced water damage in your home? Call SERVPRO of New Center/Highland Park today to get your restoration completed faster.