Is Water Damage Preventable? 4 Tips to Help

1. Protect Pipes in Freezing Weather

Colorado is known for its cold weather in the winter. And cold weather can do a number on your pipes. Burst pipes are one of the leading causes of water damage throughout the United States. One way to prevent burst pipes is to make repairs and keep the pipes properly maintained.

However, when it comes to cold weather, you can also protect your pipes from freezing. Try insulating any exposed pipes that might be more susceptible to those frigid temperatures. You can insulate pipes on your own, and the materials are easy to find.

Some other things you can do when the temperatures are extremely cold are use heat tape, direct heat toward vulnerable pipes, and even leave the faucets trickling overnight.

2. Be Proactive About Leaks

Leaks happen, and sometimes we don’t catch them right away. But if you’re doing some regular checking and looking for leaks, this could make a huge difference in protecting your home from water damage.

Take the time to check for leaks a couple of times a year. When you have snow melting or rainy times, this is a great time to do some inspecting on the roof. If you find a leak, get it fixed right away.

3. Gutters and Downspouts

Your gutters and downspouts are not just there for looks. They have a very important job to do, and it’s up to you to make sure they can do it. When the gutters aren’t getting cleaned or start to fall apart, they are going to cause a problem.

Gutters are designed to capture excess water and then redirect that water away from your home. If they can’t do that, then water is going to divert itself wherever it can find vulnerable places to do so.

Clean the gutters out a few times a year, make sure the downspouts are positioned correctly, and make any repairs as necessary.

4. Sump Pump Maintenance

Another top cause of water damage is sump pump failure. Whether the sump pump simply can’t keep up or it’s been too long since it was last maintained, this could lead to major issues and extensive damages.

We recommend hiring someone to clean out and maintain the sump pump at least once a year. Make sure it gets cleaned, inspected, and repaired as necessary so it can work as it is supposed to!

Let Trujillo’s Cleaning Company Help with Your Water Damage Needs

These tips will certainly help to prevent water damage, but they don’t mean you will never have water damage in Pueblo. Should you experience water damage for any reason, we’re here to help! Contact us at Trujillo’s Cleaning Company to help you get things cleaned up and restored.