Winter is Here - Is your home safe from Water Damage?

Winter is Upon us and about to be in full force!  If its anything like last winter we will have snow, ice, sleet and rain to worry about from now until spring.  All 4 of these elements can wreak havoc on a home or business from the roof to the siding to the gutters and the base of the establishment.  It is important to prepare for the winter seasons wrath and we suggest you begin by taking your time to survey the inside of your home, wall by wall, crawl space by crawl space and look for signs of moisture of any kind.  When you find moisture, you may have found water damage, and even if it isn't bad yet, and can get worse over time if we don't find the source it is emanating from.  It may be water creeping and seeping in from the roof, or the siding, or even from a hidden pipe inside the home - either way to prevent long term damage from the water the areas need to be dried out by a professional and sealed as well ASAP.  This will also help to prevent the formulation of mold and mildew in the home and ensure the safety of your clients and / or family.  Finally, frozen pipes are plentiful this time of year, and frozen pipes eventually burst leaving a heck of a mess, to prevent this, leave the water running on nights when the temp will dip below freezing, and if you haven't done this and a pipe has burst - call us now or visit us at Apex Restoration Management