5 Tips for Protecting Your Home in Beverly Hills, FL From Flooding

Homes in Beverly Hills, FL are susceptible to flooding both during the spring and summer as well as during hurricane season. It can lead to expensive repairs and even a total loss of your home. Some of the ways you can protect your home from flooding include using proper drainage, flood-resistant materials, a sump pump and fuel tank anchors.

1. Use Proper Drainage

Gutter systems prevent damage because they transport water away from the foundation of a home. To prevent flood damage, make sure the gutters are clear and that there are no clogs. You’ll also want to check any drainage ditches that are near your home and keep them clear.

2. Choose Flood-Resistant Materials

Flood-resistant materials are easy to remove. Opt for rugs and carpets that you can have professionally cleaned or tile and vinyl floors. Metal doors and lime plaster or concrete walls hold up better to flood conditions, too.

3. Seal Your Foundation

Use a waterproof sealant on your foundation to create a line of defense against flooding. While concrete slab foundations are popular in Florida, they can develop cracks and gaps that let water through. Sealing the concrete can keep the water out and reduce the damage the flood has on your home.

4. Anchor Fuel Tanks

If you have fuel tanks for your HVAC system or appliances, anchor them before the next storm season. You need to hire a contractor to lay down a heavy concrete base and anchor the tank to it. Concrete slabs also serve as anchors for interior tanks.

5. Change Your Yard’s Grade

Yard grading adds new angles and inclines to your outdoor space, which prevents damage during floods. Make sure that your grading forces water away from your home and especially your foundation rather than allowing water to flow towards it. You may need more dirt or other landscaping to change the yard’s grading.

Even if you have the right insurance, you will pay a lot to repair your Beverly Hills, FL home after a flood. The right team can help you protect your home or assist you in fixing your home. Contact us at ServiceMaster Professional Services when you need water damage mitigation services.

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