H2O can Cause Severe Damage to your Home & your Wallet
Here it is spring time in the Gettysburg Adams County area, and what that means is spring time thunderstorms, and with those thunderstorms comes rain. Rain by itself is not a big deal, heck I am in the rain every day (sorry couldn't help that one), but rain where we don't want it is a problem. The American Association of Insurance Services reports that water is the second leading source of insurance claims for home owners, right behind fire.
Most water damage can be avoided by performing a series of routine inspections done on a regular basis. Make it a part of your spring and fall clean up routines. Homeowners in the Gettysburg Adams County area are used to preparing their homes for winter, as well as unpacking the house in spring, so adding a few quick inspections would be easy.
-Be sure that gutters and downspouts are clear of obstruction, and that water is being diverted far away from the homes foundation
-Use best quality hoses for your washing machine, replace them every five years regardless of condition. Washing machine hoses are a common culprit in water wars
-Make sure your roof is in good shape, use a pair binoculars to inspect the roof to be safe.
-Be sure that all faucets and pipes are in good working order and not leaking
-Keep drains open and clear
Whether you are living here in the Gettysburg Adams County area or in NYC, water doesn't care. You have gone through alot to get into that home, it only takes a few minutes twice a year to keep things running correctly.
If you or a friend or family member are thinking about buying or selling a home, feel free to contact GettysburgGerry for assistance.
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