Spring Storm Ready

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

Only in East Tennessee can we get all 4 seasons in one week! But the season we always need to be on the watch for is Spring.

Spring time here in the Valley can be tumultuous at best. Since we always seem to have a season of highs & lows (high/low temps, high number of days with/without rain, etc.) there has more than likely been a lot of wear and tear on our communities homes. SERVPRO of North Knoxville suggests a simple property walk around.

 Check your storm kit

- Stock an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, flashlights and extra batteries, and a battery-operated radio in case your power goes out.

Check your siding/brickwork

- Give close inspection to any gaps or missing runs of mortar. Wind and water always find a way in, so be sure to snap back any loose pieces, and fill in any gaps.

Check your roof

- Make sure you don't have any loose or missing shingles. 

Check your HVAC unit

-Make sure that your unit hasn't become clogged with leaves over the fall, and that the area around the unit is clean and removed of debris. Make sure to have SERVPRO of North Knoxville come to give a thorough inspection.

Check your air filter

- The air quality in your home is very important, so make sure you're breathing the cleanest air possible by changing your filter every month. This also helps with the performance of your HVAC system.

Check the surrounding trees

- Mother Nature loves to play pick up sticks, so make sure you don't have any widowmakers lurking around your property with it's eyes on your house! When rain is plentiful, things can easily shift and all it will take is one good wind to huff, and puff, and ruin your day!

Check your flowerbeds

- Make sure nothing has decided to take up residence in your flowerbeds over the winter that you don't approve of. 

Know where your Cut-offs are

- In case you need to shut off your power/water/gas due to an emergency, go ahead and take note of your shut off locations for your property.

Reducing your risk of damage is always a good thing, but you can never prepare for everything. So if disaster strikes, and you need us, be sure to give us a call! We're here 24/7 to make it "Like it never even happened."