LOSS PREVENTION

Our experience is that a loss can sometimes be prevented.  See below for some preventative practices. 

Outside Your Home

• Clean eaves troughs and downspouts to ensure proper drainage
• Repair damage on the outside of your home, including cracks or storm damage
• Caulk window trim and door frames
• Check your roof and flashing for repairs
• Install weather stripping on exterior doors and windows
• Winterize your pool or hot tub
• In the Fall, turn off the water supply to outdoor taps after the taps have been left open to drain completely.   Leave the taps in the open position until Spring. 
• Always clear snow away from the foundation of your house

Inside Your Home

• Check heat-duct and water-pipe insulation
• Inspect any washing machine and dishwasher hoses for cracks or leads, and clean the filters
• Learn location of and how to use the water shut-off valve
• Have the furnace and air conditioner professionally serviced annually
• Have any chimneys cleaned annually and repaired as needed