A simple season-by-season checklist for Western Washington homes. A few minutes of prevention can save you from water damage, frozen pipes and mold.
Our wet winters and occasional hard freezes are tough on houses. Here's what to check, and when.
Get ready for the rainy season
Protect against freezes and leaks
Check for winter damage
Do the repairs while it's dry
Find your main water shut-off valve today and show everyone in the house. In a burst pipe, every minute counts.
Cheap water leak alarms near the water heater, washer and under sinks can catch a leak before it becomes a flood.
Most tank water heaters last about 10–15 years. If yours is near the end, plan to replace it before it fails.
A sudden jump with no change in use can mean a hidden leak.
The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30% and 50% to keep mold from growing.
Take photos or a video of each room and your belongings once a year. It makes an insurance claim much easier.
Even well-kept homes get leaks. If you find water where it shouldn't be, shut off the water, take photos, and call us right away — the faster drying starts, the less damage there is.
Read our step-by-step Water Damage Guide for what to do in the first hour, or learn why mold has to go.
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