Huntsville gets 56 inches of rainfall on average each year, more than the U.S. average of 30 inches per year. Occasional bursts of increased rainfall during early spring and late winter can wreak havoc on an unprepared home, causing issues including leaks, mold, mildew, and moisture. Storms and flooding can also occur without notice. The following tips can help keep your home dry, safe, and comfortable for everyone.  

Inspect the Roof

The increased rainfall in Huntsville can damage a roof by knocking off shingles, loosening nails, or in one of several other manners. Inspect the roof on a regular basis to make sure nothing is missing, especially shingles.  

Clean Gutters and Downspouts

Heavy rain hits your roof and drains off, hopefully through clean gutters and downspouts that direct it from the home. Ensure you clean the gutters once or twice per season to keep dirt, leaves, debris, and tree branches out.  

Seal Doors and Windows

Properly sealed doors and windows prevent leaks and rainfall from seeping into your home. Check for gaps and leaks around window frames and doors each season and reseal them as necessary.  

Inspect the Crawlspace

Out of sight, out of mind is the motto that leads to crawl space damage. Protect your crawlspace by inspecting it each season or any time you suspect there is something wrong. Catching mold, mildew, and water damage is simple with an inspection.  

Maintain your Sump Pump

A properly working sump pump keeps water out of your basement during heavy rainfall. Routine maintenance ensures the pump sump works properly to keep water out of your space. Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.