Is Your Home Prepared for Vacation?

6/1/2020 (Permalink)

Through these strange times with fear of traveling due to Covid-19, some vacations have been put on hold. However, with hopes of change coming soon, many people will want to leave their homes from quarantine and enjoy some time away. But, how do you know your home is going to be protected while you're away on vacation? Taking the precautionary steps to avoid a water or fire damage is the key to avoiding an accident while you're away.

Here are some of the steps to take:

• Shut off gas and water at the meter, supply tank or appliances
• Turn off the water valves to washing machines, sinks, and the dishwasher
• Check your smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly
• Adjust your thermostat to 75-80 degrees, which should help control usage.

Unfortunately, our team at SERVPRO of Chesterfield and SERVPRO of Tri-Cities Plus has had customers who have returned home after their week-long vacation to find their house is flooded. We want to encourage everyone to take these steps to cover your bases and avoid a disaster! Call our office at 804-378-2323 if you experience a water damage in your home.