Clean your gutters and downpipes to ensure proper drainage

Clean your gutters and downpipe to prepare your home for the rainy season. If they are clogged, water will not be able to drain correctly, causing damage to your home.

You can also use a ladder to climb up to the roof and manually clean the gutters. Cleaning your gutters is easy with a garden hose. Just connect the hose to the gutter and flush it until it's clean. 

After cleaning your gutters, check to see if they are securely fastened to your house. This will keep them from being dragged off by a storm's water.

Install gutters if you don't have them already

Now is the time to install rain gutters on your home. They're vital for protecting your property from flooding during a storm, and they're easy to install.

There are several varieties of rain gutters available, so you must pick which is ideal for your home. After deciding on the ideal rain gutter for your property, you will need to measure the length of the area where it will be installed.

Fix any leaks in the roof or windows

To prepare your home for the rainy season, check for roof or window leaks. Leaks can cause extensive damage to your house, therefore they must be repaired promptly.

Visually inspect your roof and windows for leaks. Examine any areas that appear to be watertight for evidence of leakage. To test for leaks use a garden hose to simply spray the suspicious area.

If you notice a leak, there are several ways to remediate it. The best way is to hire a professional.

Check your foundation for cracks and have them fixed if necessary

To prepare your home for the rainy season, inspect your foundation for cracks and repair them if necessary. Water can enter into your home through foundation cracks, causing extensive damage.

Using a level is the best approach to look for cracks. Place the level next to the foundation and search for any uneven areas. Use a tape measure to measure the cracks' breadth and depth.

If you detect cracks in your foundation, it's important to call a professional to get them fixed as soon as possible.

Trim trees and bushes away from the house so that they don't cause water damage

Trimming trees and bushes away from the house helps prevent water damage. Allowing trees and bushes to grow too close to your home can result in storm damage. Their excessive leaves can caused blocked stormwater drains too!

A saw or chainsaw can be used to cut trees and bushes, but care is needed not to cut the home, wires or pipelines. Smaller branches and bushes can be trimmed with a hedge trimmer or loppers.

Trees and bushes can be trimmed away from the home all year, not just during the rainy season. This will help avoid damage during a storm.

When the wet season hits, it's important to take some simple steps to protect your home from water damage. Down to Earth Plumbing Maintenance is your trusted Newcastle plumbing team in your area, and we have a full range of equipment to tackle even the most complex plumbing system problems.

Down To Earth Plumbing Maintenance is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing quality plumbing services to residents in Newcastle NSW for years. We offer a wide range of services, from fixing hot water heaters on the blink to unblocking toilets. We're here to help you with all your plumbing needs, don't hesitate to give us a call!

So if you're in need of a reliable plumbing team during the wet season, be sure to give us a call today on telephone number or book a free quote via email. We look forward to helping you prepare your home for the wet season!