How To Safe-Guard Your Property From Water Damage

Are you living in a water-prone area? 
Did your home have a broken water main or a water-clogged basement?
We generally skip to excitement when we hear rain, sea, or lakes. And if you live near a water body or in a rain-zoned location, you are dazzled by cool weather and lovely views. But have you ever wondered how critically a property gets damaged due to pouring water?

Water and humid surroundings can lead to soggy disasters in your nest!
Water damages are one of the most common yet costliest damages a property could bear. Therefore, it becomes a dominant concern to prep the property to be ready for any water damage. Water damage is the second most frequent claim filed by homeowners. Over the years, property damage by water has been seven times more than that from fire and six times more from burglary. 

Property inspections help list the reasons that can lead to water damage to the property. Some of the common reasons include the following-

• Dishwashers
• Ice makers
• Showers and tubs
• Washing machines
• Sinks
• Septic tanks
• Water drains
• Ponds 
• Closeness to water bodies

A small leakage can take down the entire house!
Hence, stating here some of the remedies property inspectors take to help you deal with water damage in the house. 

• Hoses and faucets check:

Regular checks on the conduit that lead to your washing machine, refrigerator, basin sinks, and dishwashers can help you estimate the health of the hoses and faucets. Experts recommend regular annual hose checks and replacements every five to seven years to keep up with the quality of the house.

• Check on showers and tubs:

Showers and tubs must be caulked around as it is the most inexpensive and preventive way of avoiding water seepage into the floor. 

• Whereabouts of the water main:

If there is a pipe burst in your property, you must have the basic knowledge to take the primary action, i.e., to know how to shut down the water supply for the moment. This shall help cut down the main line and avoid more water spillage.

• Installing Floor Pans:

Floor pans or mattings under your appliances protect your property from catastrophic and undetected leaks. Continuous usage of water can eleven lead to the weakening of the base, leading to disastrous outcomes. Therefore, property snagging inspectors always advise using floor pans under appliances like washing machines.

• Installation of a backwater valve:

Installing a backwater valve shall help protect you against the escalated pressure & bursting of pipes that are ultimately caused by freezing pipes.

• A check on plumbing and heating pipes:

The water pipelines of the property are and must be subject to checks and inspections and be sincerely looked after for repairs and replacements in time.

• Installation of gutter guards:

Gutter guards are extremely useful in preventing the property premises from gutter clogs. Hence, property owners must make a note to install gutter guards in the property premises and have a healthy way of life.  

• Inspecting the roof:

Rain and septic tanks on the terrace could also weaken the roof as the accumulated water will penetrate through the roof and cause the deterioration of the structure, water leakage, and many others. Therefore, a check on the top must be included in the safety plan to prevent your property from water damage. 

• A check on the irrigation system:

A well-defined irrigation system is essential for maintaining the quality of the property. You must ensure that the sprinklers and irrigation system are clear to the structure's strength.

So, that was a sneak peek into the preventive measures advised by property inspectors to property owners so that they can be a step ahead of the probable water damages. If this interests you in keeping your home in good condition, you can connect with GTA Inspectors- one of the leading snagging companies in Dubai, for all your property inspection needs.