How To Prevent Water Damage in Your Garage

7/28/2021 (Permalink)

Your garage could be in danger of water damage.

Whether it be heavy rainfall, flooding from melted snow, or some sort of water leak- your garage could be in danger of water damage. If your garage is storing more than just a car, it’s important that those items do not get ruined. Next to the basement, the garage is the single largest storage area found in most homes.

Not only can items become damaged due to water, but the foundation of your home can suffer as well. Garage doors are notoriously difficult to completely seal, giving water access to the inside. It’s also important that the gutters around your garage are working properly and effectively.

Prevent water damage to the items you are storing in your garage by following these helpful tips and tricks:

• Install sandbags or flood barriers around cracks and between the doors and garage. This will prevent the water from seeping into your garage and home.
• Create an effective plan for landscaping. Putting bushes, grass, or trees close to your home and garage will help with water absorption and allow less to get near your home.
• Replace the weatherstripping on your garage door as it wears down to allow it to work properly.
• Keep gutters clean and free of loose debris that would keep the water from draining.
• Store your valuable items highest off the ground- using shelves, bins, or pallets.

Should you find yourself the victim of water damage in your garage, no need to panic. SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties offers 24/7 emergency restoration services and will have the mess, “Like it never even happened.”