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Utah features some of the most splendid and majestic views in the world. Because of the beauty of the state, vacation homes are commonly found in the area. Beautiful lakes and rivers, fantastic hiking opportunities, and world-class ski resorts are magnets that attract many vacationers all through the year. However, vacation homes in Salt Lake City, UT, and the surrounding area are more vulnerable to large-scale water damage disasters than homes that are occupied year-round by homeowners and their families.
How to Avoid Water Damage in a Vacation Home
There are many moisture points in a vacation home. The conscientious property owner can lose sleep worrying about a water damage disaster. One way to obtain peace of mind is to implement the precautions mentioned below.
- Install Bluetooth cameras throughout the house.
Electronic “eyes” on vacant property enable the homeowner to spot leaks almost as soon as they occur. A trusted neighbor, property manager, or plumber can be called on to visually inspect the property and mitigate the water intrusion if possible. A property damage restoration team may then be dispatched to the location to remove standing water, begin the drying and dehumidifying process, and repair any damage to the home or business.
- Install water detection technology.
State-of-the-art water detection devices with Bluetooth capabilities can notify a property owner or property manager of a leak almost as soon as it occurs. Some devices are also able to shut off the water in the line so that the leak stops as soon as the water pressure decreases. Contact a reputable plumber for advice on product selection, installation, and operation of these cutting-edge technologies.
- Turn off water supply lines to the washer before leaving the house for extended periods.
A ruptured supply line can allow hundreds of gallons of water per hour to spill into a home. If the house has a basement without a sump pump, the damage could be catastrophic.
- Switch out rubber hoses for steel-reinforced braided water supply lines.
Make this switch on the washer, dishwasher, faucet supply lines, and icemaker. A few dollars of prevention could save thousands of dollars in restoration and replacement costs.
- Install a key and lockbox with a security code.
This strategy enables damage restoration service personnel to have immediate access to the property should a water damage disaster occur.
- Create a laminated plat of the property that has the location of water turnoff valves clearly marked.
Post the waterproof plat in several locations inside the home. Give a copy to the property manager and any trusted service providers such as the plumber, electrician, HVAC company, and pre-qualified damage restoration company in the Salt Lake City area. Also, store a copy of the document on the cloud that can be easily accessed with a digital device. The hunt for critical water valves costs valuable minutes that allow the water damage disaster to expand in scope.
- Anticipate appliance and water line failures.
Proper maintenance can extend the life of an appliance beyond the manufacturer’s specifications. However, in a vacation home that is empty for long periods or is leased to numerous guests throughout the year as an income stream, the preemptive replacement of appliances before they cause a problem makes sense. Water supply lines can undergo scheduled early replacement. This proactive strategy can prevent thousands of dollars in property damage.
- Pre-qualify a property damage restoration company.
Another way to achieve peace of mind is to pre-qualify a water damage restoration team before a disaster occurs. Homeowners can rest easy knowing that they have a highly qualified property damage restoration team available to respond immediately once the call is placed.
