Protecting Your Lombard Home's Garage from Flood Damage

6/6/2022 (Permalink)

One of the first areas affected by excess water after a storm is the garage of your Lombard area home.

Protecting Your from Flood Damage

One of the first areas affected by excess water after a storm in the garage of your Lombard area home. Flooding can lead to significant damages that prevent you from performing daily activities. However, you can help prevent flooding in your garage by following a few simple tips.

If you find yourself dealing with flood damage on your Lombard area property, call a professional for help eliminating the problem immediately. Remember, taking swift, decisive action can help prevent additional losses, contamination, and corrosion that take a severe toll on your home over time.

Provide your garage with the proper protection against water intrusion by maintaining weatherstripping or water sealants where necessary. Seals around your garage door, windows, and doors can efficiently prevent minor flooding. However, these seals degrade over time, so maintenance is essential to avoid significant damage to your property.

You can have your home and garage inspected by a qualified professional that understands how water behaves. SERVPRO can help you identify existing problems and suggest steps to take to protect your property. Checking your foundation for cracks or additional damage can prevent water from seeping into your home, making unprotected areas less vulnerable during a flood.

Have the drainage around your home maintained regularly. Broken gutters and downspouts play a significant role in protecting your home, as do drainage, backflow valves, and sump pumps. Having the proper drainage installed along your driveway can help lead excess water away from your structure, serving as a second line of defense against flooding.

When flood barriers or sandbags fail, the installation of flood vents allows flood waters to enter and exit your garage unobstructed, preventing water build-up that allows standing water to damage your property and stored belongings. SERVPRO technicians can help you prepare your garage and home against flood damage that might occur in your area.

SERVPRO of Carol Stream / East Bloomingdale has IICRC certified technicians available 24 hours a day, giving you full access to the personnel, equipment, and resources needed to successfully clean and restore your home (630) 830-6236.