Summer Vacation? Protect your Sugar Land Home

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

No matter how big or small the damage is, SERVPRO of Sugar Land is always here to help!

Summer break has just begun and what better time than now to take a vacation!  Summertime is the prime time to travel and a survey shows about one-third of American families are taking the opportunity this summer to go on a summer vacation (pre-COVID 19).  But in case of an unexpected disaster, be sure to have your home prepared.   Below is a list of things to do to make sure your home is secure when you're off spending time with your family on vacation.

Make arrangements with an Emergency Contact: 

• Close friend or neighbor 
• Provide emergency contact
• Turn on porch lights
• Collect mail - burglars look for home's with overflowing mail

Protecting your Home:

• Consider getting motion sensor lights, this way, if anyone gets too close to your home, lights will automatically turn on. 
• Purchasing an electric timer may be helpful for your home.  This allows you to save energy and keep your electricity bill cost lower. 
• Keep watch, use the emergency contact above to keep an eye on your home, and check it each day to make sure everything is okay. 
• A security system is one of the best ways to protect your home while on vacation

Taking Additional Precautions:

• Shut off gas and water at the meter, supply tank, or appliance
• Turn off all water valves to any appliance with a waterline 
• Unplug all electronics to prevent any electrical shortages
• Make sure smoke detectors working properly before leaving
• Adjust your thermostats to 75-82 degrees, this will help control air usage.
• Be careful what you say.  Leaving for vacation is exciting but saying too much may create your home as a target for invasion.  Resist the temptation to broadcast your vacation on social media - tell your friends after you return.
• Tell your alarm company- alert the company you will be out of town, especially on an extended trip.
• Lock everything down and secure valuables.

Don't let your summer vacation turn into a water staycation.  If an unexpected water event or disaster happens, you know who to call.  Give the trusted professionals at SERVPRO of Sugar Land a call!