Water can cause extensive damage inside of your house. Everything can be ruined by it within hours of water affecting it. Additionally, it may prevent you from staying in your house for at least a couple of days, if not more, while you might have water damage restoration done. Fortunately, you will find measures you can take to decrease the odds of your home sustaining flooding damage in the first place. 1) Fix Leaks In Your Plumbing System The reality is that it doesn’t take much for a little flow of water to become a huge one, although a small pipe leak may not be a massive cause for concern for most homeowners. Leaky plumbing pipes facilitate mold development and can, over time, do water damage inside of your property which will cause rising expenses to repair. You will likely need to have mold removal done should you allow a plumbing pipe to leak continuously, and in a worst-case scenario, you can find yourself with a huge mess to clean up if your plumbing pipe explodes and...

Even though we’ve had it pretty so far this fall, old man winter is coming. And it’s almost time to close up the cottage and say “goodbye” until next spring. Check these 10 steps off your list to prepare to leave your home-away-from-home for the season: Inspect your septic tank. If your cottage has a septic tank, be careful to follow the manufacturer’s guide book. If your system is due for an inspection, call in a professional to make sure it’s functioning properly before you close up to avoid any problems in the spring. Keep the sump pump, pumping. If your cottage has a sump pump, make sure it stays in good working order all winter long, or you could experience flooding when the snow starts to melt. Drain your pipes, turn off your water supply and drain your pipes. Drain all water containers to prevent them from freezing or bursting. Clean your gutters. Clogged up gutters can cause water to back up under your shingles, leading to a leaky roof. Clean out your gutters so ra...

It’s never too late to take some extra measures to protect your home, especially those who reside in flood-prone areas. If this is your first spring in a new home, ask around the neighbourhood to find out if the area has ever had issues with flooding during heavy spring rainfalls. Occasionally, improper home maintenance may be the culprit in a basement flood, so take the proper steps to prevent an expensive mess in your home! The first place to start is with your roof and eavestroughs. Take a look at your home’s system and make sure things are functioning as they should. Gutters should be free of debris and correctly connected to downspouts to ensure that water is efficiently flowing from the roof. Also ensure that downspouts are carrying water far enough away from your home (about two metres is a good rule of thumb) and depositing it on a surface that slopes away from your foundation. Check the storm sewers on the street near your home, clearing them of any debris. If you ha...