SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville Helps Prepare for the Cold Weather in Placer County

12/31/2021 (Permalink)

Are you prepared for the upcoming cold weather in Placer County? Cold weather can impact your residential property or commercial property. From the heavy rain to the snow dropping and freezing temperatures to damages caused by winds, sleet, and snow. You cannot control the weather, however, you can take steps to be prepared for the cold weather and prevent damages to your home. Listed below are tips SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville recommends:

-Inspect the property for downed tree limbs and branches. Heavy wind and rain, ice and snow can cause tree branches to fall, which result in damage to the structure.

-Inspect roofs, water pipes and gutters to ensure they are properly running. Gutter maintenance is important. Downspouts need to be directed away from the house and it needs to be cleaned from debris that may be collecting in the gutters. Obstructions to the gutter can cause severe damages to the roof.

-Prevent frozen water pipes by allowing the water to drip when temperatures drop below freezing.

-Inspect for proper drainage to the property to alleviate potential floods.

Give SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville a call during this winter storm if you have any damage to your home: pipe leak, pipe burst, or an overflowed gutter. Any type of water damage to your home, we can handle and ensure that we provide the best possible service. Our franchise operates 24/7, and we provide emergency services. Give our office a call at 916-933-3890.