Several homes in Minnetonka experienced significant damages and inconvenience due to intense storms such as the one that passed through Minnetonka weeks ago. Some of these damages include basement flooding, damages caused by knocked down trees and electrical posts and inconveniences such as power outages that can take days before power is restored.
Owners of homes in Minnetonka have to be prepared to endure the devastation brought by a storm by checking the following and perform preventive measures. Feel free to add more tips by giving us a comment!
Insurance. There are several insurance providers for homes in Minnetonka that provide attractive packages. However, it is the home owners' responsibility to check the policies provided. Does your provider only pay the value of your home before the storm, or it pays the current market value of the resulting loss after the storm? Homeowners will benefit more if they availed the latter policy for obvious reasons.
If a storm happen to pass your area and it's safe and feasible, contact your insurance company to report the damage that has been done to your home and take photos if necessary.
Trees. Trees cannot speak by themselves the way humans do but their appearance speak louder than words - as far as their health is concerned. When branches at the top of the tree are bare, it is highly likely that the tree is having a health problem. You may also check if there is a hump or pivot on one side of the tree, indicating that there is a root concern and may eventually cause the tree to fall over. Other possible clues that indicate that tree will fall over include lots of dead wood and large hollows.
Once you find out that your tree is having a health problem and may pose significant risk, hire an arborist who is employed in a certified and reputable tree removal service company in your area. You may also consider hiring one who is affiliated with your current insurance company. They charge depending on how tall your tree is. To find certified arborists for homes in Minnetonka and the rest of the US, you may visit http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx.
Gutter. Check if your gutters are damaged and clean, or at least clean them at a regular basis. Unclean and damaged gutters can cause basement, roof and attic damage because they are designed to protect the siding and foundation of your home. You can do the inspection and cleaning by yourself, but if you think you can't manage to clean them anymore or find a significant damage which you cannot repair, consider hiring a professional. Gutter cleaning and repairing for homes in Minnetonka may cost around $170 to $190, depending on the extent of clutter or damage to your gutter.
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