Be Storm-Ready for Spring and Summer

4/28/2025 (Permalink)

As water and storm damage specialists, we have the experience and advanced training that enables us to restore your property quickly.

As the warmer days of spring and summer approach, it's crucial to prepare for the possibility of severe weather. Different seasons can bring different types of weather and storms. By being ready for these events, you can help protect your home or business and minimize damage to your property.

Spring is the perfect time to inspect your home for any damage that may have occurred over the winter. The first step to becoming weather-ready is to understand the types of hazardous weather that can affect your property. Severe spring and summer weather in Ocean County can include thunderstorms, lightning, hail, strong winds, hurricanes, floods and storm surges. Understanding these threats and knowing what to expect can help you better prepare and respond effectively.

Here are some helpful tips you can add to your yearly routine that can assist in your springtime weather preparation:

• Trim any dead branches and prune trees to prevent them from falling and causing damage.
• Clear your yard and secure loose objects, ensuring nothing can blow around and become dangerous projectiles.
• Remove debris from the gutters and make sure that drain water drains away from your home and not towards the foundation.
• Inspect your roof for missing, cracked, curling or loose shingles. These can leave your home vulnerable to leaks and water damage. Pay special attention to skylights, which can be a weak point in the roof.
• Inspect siding for cracks, chips and areas that have become loose or detached.
• Check the foundation for any cracks, which could indicate structural issues and allow water to seep inside. Note any changes or new cracks since you last checked.
• Check all windows and doors, including garage doors, to make sure they can withstand high winds. Look for cracks in the glass that could worsen during high winds. Reinforce windows and doors by installing storm shutters or using plywood to protect windows from flying debris in the event a storm is coming.
• Test your sump pump to make sure it is working correctly to prevent basement flooding. Consider a battery backup system in case of power outages.
• Review your homeowners’ insurance policy to make sure it is up-to-date and covers different types of storm and flood damage.

While weather preparation can certainly help you stay safe, there are times when uncontrollable damage strikes, leaving you wondering if you can tackle the cleanup and restoration job yourself.

What to Look for When a Professional Restoration and Remediation Company Is Needed:

• Experienced and skilled professionals dedicated to providing high-quality restoration
• Timely response and emergency services for immediate storm damage repair
• Thorough assessment of the damage to create a customized restoration plan
• Advanced equipment and techniques to expedite the restoration process
• Attention to detail and meticulous cleanup to eliminate any potential hazards
• Transparent communication and excellent customer service throughout the restoration process
• Collaboration with insurance companies to facilitate the claims process

When a severe storm or flood damage strikes, we understand the urgency of the situation and the importance of immediate action. That’s why SERVPRO Point Pleasant offers 24/7 emergency storm and flood damage repair and cleanup services to all of Ocean County to help you restore your property quickly and efficiently.