Protecting your home from melting snow

The winter is almost to a close, but if you live in some areas, there is still snow on the ground, or more importantly on your roof and other areas of your home. Melting snow is a great sign of spring, but it can also be something that can cause damage to your house. There are a few things you can do in order to keep your home safe as you welcome in the blooming flowers, longer days, and warmer weather.

Remove snow from entry points

As snow melts it can wear away at any opening water can enter through. Places like doors, windows, and foundations can be potential areas of problems for flooding. Making sure you remove snow from all of these places is a great first step.

Cleaning snow from ground drains and gutters

As snow begins to accumulate, two big problem areas are your gutters and storm drains. Throughout this time of year where it is warmer during the day and below freezing at night, having ice accumulate in these areas can cause havoc on your roof and gutters. Keeping these areas clear will eliminate these issues.

Make sure your sump pump is properly working

In the unfortunate event of snow entering your home and making its way to your basement, having a properly working sump pump can help elevate many headaches and water damage.

Maintain and clear your roof

Snow can not only cause damage because of the weight but also when it begins to melt. Having your roof inspected before the winter dumps snow is the first step to making sure there are no leaks. When snow begins to accumulate on your roof, you should remove it if you can safely do so, or look to a professional to do it for you.

Don’t wait when it comes to taking preventative care of your home during the winter, especially for problems like leaky roofs or ice dam issues. If you need professional assistance or help filing an insurance claim, call the team at A GRADE Property Restoration today at 973-4REPAIR.