Protect Your Rental Property from Water Damage
During heavy spring rains, your rental property is vulnerable to flooding and water damage. Expensive repairs could include replacing drywall, carpets, doors, and trimwork. The resulting moisture increases the odds of a mold occurrence, which can be quite serious. Not only is mold linked to health issues, it can also be costly to eliminate.
Here are some tips on preparing for, and preventing water damage to your property:
Assess your unit for possible water entry points
Keep the gutters clear to prevent water from backing up and getting under the roof shingles, or from spilling over and eroding the ground next to the foundation. Also inspect the entire foundation, roof, windows, doors, and basement floors and walls. Ensure that the ground adjacent to the foundation slopes gently away from the unit. Replace damaged glazing on windows, worn weatherstripping around doors, and missing shingles on the roof.
Prepare the unit for possible water entry
Consider putting in a French drain around the house that will direct the water away from the foundation. Install a sump pump and a water alarm in the basement. Think about raising the furnace, air conditioner unit, and hot water heater higher off the basement floor.
Check your insurance policy
Many homeowners policies do not include water damage. Ask your insurance agent if your property is eligible for flood insurance and what others options you have to protect your property.
Let PMI of Houston manage your rental property for you. As a professional property manager, we have 24 hour and emergency maintenance services. We can act fast if the water does start pouring in! We will send our staff to the unit to assess the situation, shut off utilities, and ensure that the people and pets get out safely.
PMI of Houston is a full service property management company serving Katy, Sugar Land, Fort Bend, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, and the Houston area. We offer competitive and simple flat fees with no hidden costs. Contact us to learn more about our real estate management services.
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