Chapter 1:  The Importance of Home Maintenance

Why is Maintaining Your Home so Important?

When your home is well-maintained:

• It retains - or even increases - its the biggest investment of most peoples life.
• It is well protected against the elements, mother nature is always working against you.
• It is able to shelter its occupants from whatever Mother Nature dishes out. 
• It is better prepared to the sorts of accidents and mishaps predicted by Murphy’s Law.

The less damage your home or building sustains during a natural disaster or emergency the easier it is to put your life back together. Water damage when left unchecked, or handled improperly, can often lead to health issues.Not to mention being less expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive to the lives of you and your family.

Bottom line?  A well maintained home gives you and your family increased security, safety, health and peace of mind. 

Moisture Intrusion is the Enemy

The moment moisture enters your house through the wrong door, so to speak, and is’t properly escorted off the premises, you have a potentially serious intruder in your midst.  

• Within minutes of water intrusion water damage can begin.  So, you can see why prompt action is so important following a water-related disaster or accident.
• Unwelcome moisture doesn't’t just ruin your carpeting or stain the walls and ceilings, either.   Left uncorrected, it can diminish the value of the property
• Toxic Black mold and mildew can start to grow in as quick as 24-48 hours if the situation is not being handled properly. 

Your House is Designed to Manage Water

A well-situated, well-built, and well-cared for house is designed to handle every imaginable form of water and moisture.  From shedding rain and snow, to controlling indoor humidity, to making hot water, or ice cubes, available on demand, - your house is a marvel of water management technology, designed for your comfort and safety. 

Regular Inspection and Maintenance Strengthens and Protects Your Investment

Routine maintenance and regular, seasonal inspections are normally all that’s needed to keep your house adequately protected against all but the most catastrophic or severe water event emergencies.  In the aftermath of a sudden water-related emergency, your good maintenance habits will help ensure that any damage to your home during such a crisis is minimized.

What’s Next?

In the sections ahead we will explore several different scenarios and lay out plans of action related to catastrophic, sudden water events.  We will also help you establish a set of procedures to avoid or to recover faster from unwanted moisture intrusion into your home or business.  Step-by-step. 

For our service technicians there is little that is mysterious or difficult about preventing or recovering from water damage.  The key is knowing what to watch for, when to take action, and who to contact.

Water Damage Recovery Guide
Chapter 1:  The Importance of Home Maintenance | Chapter 2:  How to Handle a Water-Related Catastrophe | Chapter 3:  Making Repairs that Prevent Future Moisture Damage | Chapter 4:  What to Do if You Discover Moisture Damage | In Conclusion…