Prevent water damage when you are on vacation

6/18/2018 (Permalink)

Mold growth from water damage that occurred when occupant was on vacation.

Coming home from your summer vacation to find your house flooded from top to bottom? Is something that is common in the summertime.

SERVPRO of Walnut receives many of these losses, including this home that suffered a water loss in Chino Hills, CA. At the beginning of August the homeowner came back from her 2 week vacation to find her kitchen, living room, family room, and bathroom submerged in 2 inches of water. SERVPRO quickly responded and started mitigating the damages, but since the home was vacant for a long period of time, mold grew throughout the affected areas. This caused a longer mitigation period and a more stressful situation for the homeowner.

How do you prevent this from happening to your home? 

1. Turn off the main water line before you leave your home for an extended period of time.
2. Check for loose pipes, faucets and supply lines and check for signs of leakage.
3. Have a trusted friend or relative come by your home periodically to make sure everything is normal.

Contact SERVPRO of Walnut for all your cleaning and restoration needs! (909) 598-8400.