Prevent Water Damage To Your Home in Palm Beach County, FL

Your home is not just a building; it’s a structure of systems that are interconnected to keep you and your family cool, dry and safe, day and night. Once water damage is visible, the cost of repair can be very expensive. Emergency roof, window, wall or floor replacements due to water damage are avoidable with some routine precaution maintenance.

REPLACE RUBBER HOSES: A common cause of water damage is burst or leaking water pipes. If your washing machine has rubber hoses, it’s a good idea to replace them with metal flex hose before they start to wear.

REPLACE PB PIPES: Polybutylene, or PB pipe was used in homes from mid-1970s to mid 1990s. Polybutylene has a high rate of failure, even under normal circumstances, so if your home was built or areas with plumbing renovated during that time period, you should have a professional determine and minimize your risk of water damage.

KITCHEN and BATHROOM LEAKS: The pipes and hoses under the sinks should be checked regularly for leaks, which may appear dry to the touch, but if leaking may leave staining and/or mold spots

RUSTY WATER HEATER: Water heaters can rust and leak. Check the bottom of the heater for rust on a regular basis, and replace the heater if rust is noticeable. .

KEEP ROOF GUTTERS CLEARED. Have your gutters cleared each season, and watch for loose or missing roofing material.

ROOF LEAKS? Do you see any water stains on the wooden ceiling of the attic, or around skylights? During heavy rain, check these areas for leaks or evidence of leaks.

POOR WINDOW CAULKING: Caulking that is poorly applied or aging can allow water to drain inside the window frame. Replace the caulking around all windows each year.

RAIN WATER DRAINING INTO THE FOUNDATION? Downspouts should be diverted away from the house. Puddles near the house foundation after a heavy rain can cause damage. The soil should be graded away from the house for proper drainage.

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We provide home maintenance and Handyman services in around the communities of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, West Boca, Parkland and Wellington Florida. iDeal is family owned and operated, so we care for your home is if it was our own. We value your business and take special care to insure that our work is of the highest quality and delivered with attention to detail and professionalism.