Do you know that around 14,000 people experience a home water damage emergency each day? Now, this results in some water wastage. In fact, over 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted annually. Moreover, it comes with a hefty cost as well. Nationally, around $20 billion costs occur due to home water damages. This whole situation presents a miserable picture.
This calls for a viable solution. Otherwise, we will continue to suffer from household water damages, both in terms of money and the environment, since when a house is flooded hundreds of gallons go to waste – and we already have a water shortage! We want to help you understand the solution for preventing water damage to your home. The first step is taking preventive measures in your home. To put this into perspective, indeed, it all starts with planning ahead.
Now, if you find potential chances of home water damage at your place or there is already visible damage happening, call us at Best Remodeling Solution. Our technicians are very experienced with water damage prevention and restoration – and we work with most insurance types!
What are the Potential Causes of Home Water Damage?
This is the first and most critical step in prevention.
It is very important to know about the potential causes of home water damage because it will help find the best possible solution for the damage. Moreover, it will also reduce the cost to cover the damage.
Now, let us quickly round off the potential causes of the water damage at home.
- Leakage in the Plumbing System: This is the most obvious cause of water damage. However, it is not that easy to find the pipe unless it is easily visible. In fact, there is a tip on that for you. If the metallic pipe is rusting, there is a high chance that it will leak. On the other hand, in the case of the plastic pipe, it can occur if the pipe breaks. Other signs are stained ceilings and walls,
- Clogged Toilets and Blocked Gutters: That is a pretty-obvious cause to spot. In this case, you need to get timely action before things get out of your hands. Otherwise, it will stink so badly. Moreover, your toilets will start to overflow. This causes health concerns as well.
- Septic Tanks & Back-ups for Sewage: If your septic tank and sewage backup are filled up and reach their limits, it can cause water damage. In fact, it can lead to an emergency, and you might need professional help.
- Faulty or Old Appliances: This comprises the appliances that directly or indirectly use water, such as heaters, air conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators. Moreover, this can lead to electrical hazards. In both cases, you are in trouble and might need help.
- Weather Conditions: This happens in the case of excessive rainfall, snowfall, or flooding.
Preventive Measures for Water Damage
You are well aware of the potential causes of water damage in your home. Now, you can take preventive measures accordingly.
Let us start!
- Regularly inspect your appliances for any kind of damage or leakage. You can take guidance from the user manual of a particular appliance. Most often, hoses in these appliances loosen over time or break. Just replace them. Overall, take your appliances for regular maintenance.
- At regular intervals, check the pipes that are easily visible and your sink drains. Make sure you properly clean your sink drain. Moreover, you can use cleaning agents to remove grease that builds overtime on these pipes.
- Know exactly where your home water controls are. This will help you handle an emergency by quickly cutting the water supply.
- Switching to plastic pipes from metallic or copper pipes is beneficial. Because metallic pipes are more prone to damage due to rust and bursting. Rusted pipes can slowly break, resulting in water dripping. This can go unnoticed for a long time until the damage gets out of hand.
- Avail Professional help for your septic tank, gutters, or clogged toilets. Because, in case of water overflow in septic tanks, it will create a lot of mess for you to manage. That is why; it is good to go for professional services.
- Closely watch your water bill, more specifically your water consumption per month. If you see a drastic increase in your water consumption out of the blue, there may be a problem. That means it is very likely that there might be water leakage in your home. For that, start examining your home. Call an expert if necessary.
Opt for Smart Solutions
Today, we have smart solutions for home water damage, as well.
You can get a water-leakage detection device. It is a small electronic gadget with smart sensors to detect water leakages well in time and alert you through an alarm.
Moreover, you can get water-flow monitoring systems. These devices can provide you with real-time data through apps as well. Most of these systems are equipped with ultrasonic technology. With this technology, the system can detect potential leakages earlier. In this way, the risks of home water damage are mitigated smartly.
If you find any water damage in your home or see signs of worn-down plumbing – give us a call and we will send our professional team to give you a free quote!
