Make Sure Your 2nd Home in New Paltz is Protected Against Winter Storms!

2/9/2021 (Permalink)

Make sure your vacant Ulster County property is winter storm ready!

2020 brought on an influx of relocating or a 2^nd home purchase to the Ulster County area. But if that property isn’t occupied for periods of time, make sure it’s still prepared for any weather that may come!

- While there are always unforeseen issues that can happen like storms or appliances malfunctioning, it's the water that causes the most damage. Water can and will get into everything, continuously finding a way out is the end goal for water, and it will always find a way.

-Have someone local like a trusted neighbor or family member that can be available to check on it for you while it's vacant. Consider hiring a property management company if you’re going to be away for some time. Property management companies can winterize, fix minor issues, set up and meet vendors if needed. Having someone reliable to keep an eye out can often deter a disaster before it starts.

-Don't turn the heat off in the colder months, keep the temperature set at least at 55 degrees, but no lower and follow good instructions to protect your pipes and utilities. Have your furnace and heating systems checked and serviced regularly and make sure you have fuel deliveries set up in advance if needed. A back-up generator to keep essential services running in the event of a severe storm with power outages.

-Seal windows and doors if possible, check outside spigots and water sources. Water damage from a frozen, burst pipe can affect many levels and areas. If not mitigated quickly, the risk grows for secondary damages to the structure and the potential for mold growth. This can significantly raise the cost of remediation.

-Have your roof inspected by a professional ahead of time for leaks, make sure your attic is free of mold and leaks as well. Ice Damming is common in the winter months, you can find tips to avoid that here.

-Speak with your insurance agent on their recommendations and make sure your policy is where it needs to be (especially if you have a sump pump and won’t be in town for awhile).

Should you ever suffer from water damage, or any kind of damage to your property, call the experts in water damage restoration. SERVPRO of Kingston/New Paltz has been the local leader in the industry for over 25 years, we're here for your emergency 24/7 with highly experienced and certified technicians utilizing the best technology around.

No matter the damage and no matter the size, we’re here to help 24/7 at 845-255-4334.