Water can cause immense damage to a building, whether it’s due to a hurricane or a small appliance leak. As such, taking preventive measures to avoid water damage is important for every homeowner or property manager.

Santoro Home Improvements, the favorite general contractor of New Haven County, CT, has shared some ways to help protect your property. Every property owner should implement these simple but vital preventive measures for water damage:

• Maintain Gutters & Downspouts: During a storm, a lot of water will be funneled off the roof and away from the property through the gutter and downspout system. Have your gutters cleaned regularly during the autumn and have the system inspected once per year, before the rainy season.
• Leak Detectors: Leak detectors can be installed behind any appliance that uses water, such as a dishwasher or bathroom sink, as well as areas that may become flooded, such as the basement. They will alert you when even small amounts of water appear where they shouldn’t, allowing you to act quickly and prevent damage.
• Annual Inspection: Appliances, water heaters, air conditioners, and any other appliance that uses water should be inspected once per year. Inspections will find any issues and repair them before they cause detrimental damage to the property.
• Sump Pumps: If there’s a basement in the building, it needs a sump pump. These systems will automatically begin pumping out water if it reaches a certain height in the below-ground levels. In the case of extreme flooding or storms, a sump pump can save you thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.

Each building should be protected against the very serious threat of water damage. Contact Santoro Home Improvements at (203) 287-9787 to get more information about the home builder services they offer. Feel free to look online at their raving customer testimonials that attest to their service, and find out how they can do the same for you.