Since 1996, the family-oriented insurance providers at Lighthouse Agency have been offering a wide variety of comprehensive insurance options to their clients across Ohio. They’re dedicated to helping people protect their homes with top-notch homeowners insurance, but they don’t stop there.

The team at Lighthouse Agency Inc. wants to encourage all of their clients to take additional precautions when it comes to preventing water damage at home. You might be surprised to learn that water damage actually accounts for about 25% of all property insurance claims, and it’s not all caused by major natural disasters. Lots of little things can go wrong in a household and cause costly water damage, but if you follow these three prevention techniques from Lighthouse Agency, you’ll be doing all you can to avoid unnecessary destruction:

• Keep Your Gutters Clean: When gutters are clogged, rainwater can spill over the side of the gutter and leak into your basement, cellar, or foundation, resulting in a damaging flood. 
• Never Ignore Water Stains: You might see a tiny water stain and think it’s nothing, but most serious water damage is cumulative. There could be more moisture hidden in the wall behind the stain, and there may even be mold. If you see any water stains, call a professional immediately to investigate the extent of the damage and the cause.
• Check Under Your Sinks: Once every couple of months, you should check underneath all the sinks in your home to make sure there’s no moisture. Sinks are a prime spot for water damage and since they’re out of sight, many people don’t think to check them until there’s a problem.

For more preventative tips, general insurance advice, or for an insurance quote, call the agents at Lighthouse Agency in Fairfield, OH at (513) 860-9100 or visit them online today.