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5 Things to Check on Your Home After a Storm

8/11/2019

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​Homeowners understand that severe weather events, like storms, hurricanes, and blizzards are no laughing matter. Hurricane Florence caused $45 billion in property damage alone in North and South Carolina and Virginia.

Of course, your first and most important concern during storms should always be your family. But once the weather clears, it's time to see how much damage has been done to your property.

Here are five things you need to check on your home and property after a storm:
  1. Check the Roof and Exterior
    You need to establish whether your home's exterior is still solidly built. Check the roof for broken shingles, holes, and dents. Don't forget to check the gutters, downspouts, and exterior sidings as well. Take note of even the smallest cuts like these can lead to serious problems later on.

  2. Examine Outdoor Structures
    Examine outdoor structures like the fence, storage shed, or garage as soon as it's safe to do so. Patch up your fence immediately to ensure your home and family's safety. You should also check the shed or garage as soon as possible to prevent the contents inside from being damaged.

  3. Look at the Attic, Basement, and Other Crawlspaces
    Don't forget to give the attic, basement, and any crawlspaces a once over. These spaces are susceptible to water damage, rot, and mold growth. Any water that seeps inside your home can compromise its structural integrity and damage your valuables.

  4. Inspect Ceilings, Doors, Floors, and Windows
    A severe storm can easily cause damage to your home's windows, doors, and floors. Once the debris is clear from your home, inspect the interior for any physical damage, like cracks, leaks, water damage, warping, bulging, and broken glass.

  5. Go Over Your Electronics
    Your electronic appliances, like computers, TVs, and washing machines can easily be damaged by water leaks, falling objects, and power surges. Hopefully, you have unplugged these devices before the storm or have preventive measures, like surge protectors, in place. It's still prudent to go over your electronics and check that everything is functioning safely.

As a responsible homeowner, you need to avail the services of a good insurance company. A reliable insurer will make it easier to weather any storm. At Jacobs Insurance Solutions, we aim to make our client's life easier with policies that are tailored to their needs. You can get more information about our products and services by calling our agency at (817) 485-8989. Get your free quote today by CLICKING HERE.
2 Comments
Kristofer Van Wagner link
8/22/2021 10:44:10 pm

I am grateful that this post shared that when looking to protect our home against a hurricane, it is important that we ensure to have the right door installed. The other day my wife mentioned she would like to have a hurricane-proof door installed. I will definitely be mindful with my choice of doors.

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Property Restoration Services link
1/21/2022 03:05:59 am

Thank you for this informative post. It's really helpful. Yes, you are absolutely right when you said to inspection of the roofs and exterior siding because these can lead to serious problems later on. In such kind of situation you can hire the companies that provide property restoration services.

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