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Preparing Your Home For Winter

Written by Casey Shearns on . Posted in , .

The key to having a successful winter season in your home is to plan well in advance for it. Believe it or not, many of the issues brought about by the winter months can be avoided if you properly prepare for it. However, getting this practice right is easier said than done! You only get one shot at doing it right before the season catches on. So, what can your home do to avoid costly property damages and repairs this winter? We give our expert advice on preparing for the seasonal challenges ahead of you below!

Turn Off Exterior Faucets

One of the biggest problems brought about by the winter months has entirely to do with your home’s temperature and plumbing systems. Frozen pipes have the potential to burst and leave untold water damages to your property! A key trick to preventing this issue is to turn off any exterior faucets before the first snowfall. There are shutoff valves outside your home that you can press to cut off the cold air, preventing it from freezing your pipes. Chances are that most of your pipes aren’t immune to frost, so this is a crucial step!

Thoroughly Clean Your Gutters

Gutter clogging is a problem made exceptionally worse by colder temperatures. Without anywhere to go, the runoff water pools on your roof and freezes. This leads to the formation of ice dams, which are both dangerous to your person and your home’s structural integrity! To prevent these from forming, make sure you clean your gutters thoroughly after the leaves fall. Gutter guards are also a helpful tool to prevent debris entering your gutter systems. The clearer your gutters are before things get too freezing, the less chance for a catastrophe.

Drain Your Sprinkler System 

Your sprinkler system works roughly the same way as your pipes do. If you don’t drain these systems before winter, you run the risk of them breaking – and the groundwater seeping into your basement! Make sure you drain these systems before the start of the coldest temperatures. Your lawn may not like it in the short term, but its lifespan will be lengthened in the long term!

Water Damage Restoration With Soil-Away

Water damage, regardless of what causes it, always has the tendency to pop up at the worst possible moments. When situations like these arise, it’s important to address them quickly to prevent these damages from expanding. Soil-Away’s water damage restoration professionals can wipe away any trace of water damage in your home! We’ll ensure that everything is returned to its ordinary condition without a hitch. If you’ve suffered water damage, don’t delay; contact us today to eliminate it!

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Jay KorsenJay Korsen
00:51 04 Aug 22
All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away’s construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can’t sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn’t do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay
Asian BreezeAsian Breeze
04:28 15 Jul 22
Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.
Breton LangendorferBreton Langendorfer
21:17 07 Jul 22
Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.
Maureen CidzikMaureen Cidzik
13:49 15 May 22
Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do – from first call, to estimate, to job completion.
Sarah GrugnaleSarah Grugnale
16:02 14 Jan 22
Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.
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