An Annual Routine to Start for the Fall Season

10/12/2020 (Permalink)

Overgrown Trees Around a House and Power Lines In Oak Cliff area of Dallas

We are in the middle of storm season in North Texas, that means lots of big swings from one day to the next with temperature and rain.  Storms can create a lot of debris which can supply the perfect environment for further damage.  Leaves can fall in gutters blocking the path for water to escape safely, instead finding a pathway into your house or down the side of your house.  Rotting leaves can also be a great environment for pests to thrive and create damage to your home allowing a path for the outside environment to intrude the inside.  Dry leaves can also be the perfect kindling to ignite or continue a fire.  Make sure to check your gutters every 2-4 weeks during storm season. Additionally, tree branches can blow onto roofs or get tangled in telephone wires.  Make it a habit to trim branches back and analyze any tree movement after big storms.

If you need assistance with storm damage, give SERVPRO of Southwest Dallas a call.