Four Ways To Prevent Water Damage in Your Kenner Home

5/10/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage is one of the most costly disasters your home or business can experience. Check out our suggestions for preventing water damage. 

Be careful where you plant.

Some plants and trees, like weeping willows, have pretty invasive roots. If you’re not careful, they’ll grow right into your sprinkler system, drainage field, pipes, and septic tanks. Plan before you plant to keep roots away from any water lines.

Clean out your gutters.

On a rainy day, a clogged gutter can send water spilling into your home’s foundation, through the roof, or down to your basement. Next time you’re doing some seasonal cleaning, make sure those gutters are clean. If your gutters are too high, be safe, and get a professional to check them.

Avoid drain-clearing chemicals,

Most folks don’t realize chemicals that claim to unclog drains within minutes are eating away at their pipes. If you rely on them a lot, you could be setting yourself up for leaks. Invest in a drain snake, which is an excellent way to remove blocks without damaging pipes.

Never pour grease down your sink.

It doesn’t matter if you flush it with hot or cold water, grease can still cling to your pipes and could even cause some severe damage and blockage. The safest thing to do is pour your grease into an empty can and either let it sit or put it in the refrigerator. Once it hardens, you can toss it in the trash and get rid of it.

We know that water and flooding emergencies can happen any time, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays. Contact us at (504) 468-3046.