When you were young, your parents took care of everything for you: cut your sandwiches into triangles, found your soccer cleats, applied your sunscreen. Now that they are getting a little bit older, perhaps they aren’t willing or able to maintain all the systems in their home. If they no longer want to climb ladders or creep in crawl spaces, you might need to help keep an eye on the place. Next time you visit them, the water damage restoration experts in Springdale at Courtesy Care advise you to take an hour or so to check these important areas.
Front Doors
More than just attractive for curb appeal, the front door, porch and stairs areas need to be kept up to avoid water damage. If there is a build-up of leaves and debris, the wood materials can begin to rot. Inspect the front door; look for mushy wood near the bottom of the door where water pools. Determine where the water came from and how to improve drainage in the future.
Bathrooms
Bathing areas and toilets are very common areas of water damage. At an older person’s home, the risk is two-fold: they may not notice leaks in their space and b) they may not use all the bathrooms every week. Therefore, a broken handle in the spare bathroom might go for months without being noticed. Next time you visit, check the hot and cold water in all the sinks, showers, and bathtubs for problems. Check the caulking. Discuss whether you should install security bars or skid-resistant stickers in tiled areas.
Kitchens
While your parents use the sink daily, their faucets might leak. Perhaps your folks haven’t looked under the sink for any drips. Even if you don’t see the damage, run a simple test. This can save you from costly water damage restoration in the future. Remove all items from the cabinet; lay some paper towels under the plumbing. Now use the disposal, dishwasher, sink sprayer, and faucet. Check the paper towel for signs of water damage again. Make appropriate repairs or call water damage restoration experts for professional restoration help.
Roofs and Gutters
Time can seem to get away from you; roofs only last so long. Keep track of the installation year, the materials used, and the approximate lifespan of the roof. If the community has severe storms, tornadoes or hail, either have a roofing contractor or you get up on the roof to inspect for damage. Be sure that the gutters are cleared of trash and are flowing downhill. If you notice damaged or broken gutters or downspouts, have them repaired or replaced.
If you are unable to visit your parents (or grandparents) in person this month, trust our water damage restoration experts to keep them safe. Our technicians will wear proper protective equipment and treat your family like family. When your house suffers from water damage, Courtesy Care is your partner to investigate the problem and make permanent solutions. They provide assistance for both small projects and large floods — doing everything possible to eliminate the spread and cross-contamination of mold in your home.
These experienced water damage restoration technicians are also background-checked and subject to drug testing to ensure your safety in your home. With onsite technicians and a super office staff working behind the scenes, they can assist you through the complete cleaning and restoration process. For help with your water damaged home in Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas, call us.
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