6 Ways to Limit Water Damage Outside Your New Home

Hello, as you know, we love having you visit us. Thank you. For this post, we are just going to provide you with 6 steps you can take to limit water damage outside your home.

Although there are lots of information available on damage done to the inside of the home, we just wanted to offer a few steps you can take to prevent water damage on the outside of your home.

If you are in the process of buying your new home or thinking of buying, this information will be here for you when you do become a home owner. By the way, congratulation when you do. That said, here we go.

1.    Try installing downspouts and wide gutters

2.    Although typically done when buying or selling a home, it is always a good idea to hire a license home inspector to complete an overall evaluation of your home.

3.    Prevent leaves build up by cleaning your gutters and downspouts

4.    Hire a licensed plumber to check foundation drain

5.    Try using a rain barrel to catch water runoff.

6.    Keep storm drain clear

We at First Home Houston is always looking out for your best real estate interest. As always, we thank you for stopping by. Until next time… Diana.