Tips for Preventing 3 Common Causes of Damage to Your Home


When you buy a home, some say that the work has only begun. You still have to work to keep the house up, remodel when needed, and make sure to prevent any damage from occurring to the house. Unfortunately, there are many pitfalls that can occur to cause a house to be in a state of disrepair. This is why you should realize that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Considering there are three main causes of major home damage, here are some tips you can follow to help prevent them:

Out-of-Control Pests

There are a number of pests that can wreck a lot of havoc in your home or business. Flies can carry a lot of diseases, bed bugs can feed on humans and cause a lot of medical problems, rats can cause a fire hazard by chewing on wires and termites that feed on wood and can cause thousands of dollars of damage, causing roofing and siding to deteriorate as well. There are a number of techniques to get rid of these pests, and you should talk to a qualified pest control expert for more information.

Plumbing Emergencies

It is important to keep your plumbing in top shape at all times. For one thing, there are plenty of mistakes people make while cleaning their drains. If there is a plumbing emergency, you need to shut off the water valve as soon as possible. If you have drains that clog often, you shouldn’t rely too much on drain cleaner because it will eventually corrode your pipes. You shouldn’t turn your heater off completely in the winter because it might cause your pipes to freeze and burst. You will want to avoid mistakes people make while cleaning their drains by learning from a professional or by having a professional do it for you.

Burglaries

Burglars can cause a lot of damage to your home and, according to AMP Smart, there are over 4300 burglaries every day in the US. They can break windows and doors, they can cut landline phone cords, and they can lower the potential resale value of your home simply because they broke into it. One of the best ways to prevent is to invest in a smart home security system. You can remotely view your cameras and shut your lights on and off. This is a great way to throw off any burglar who could be casing out your property.


No one likes having their home damaged, but these things can help you to prevent it. Using these steps, you will be well on your way to having a home that is free of damage for years to come. If you already have a damaged home or are looking to get it reinforced with a new roof or siding, contact us today for an estimate!

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