If you own a home, business, or other property, you need to watch out for flood and water damage. Unfortunately, countless Virginia homes and businesses suffer water damage every year. The costs to repair properties damaged by water can be extremely expensive. In some cases, buildings are rendered uninhabitable and may need to be completely torn down and rebuilt. Fortunately, our team at Performance Plumbing Inc is here to detail three helpful tips for keeping your business free of water damage. Let's get started!

1. Ensure That Your Building Has Proper Storm Drainage

Local authorities and private property owners will often set up drainage systems like storm drains. These drains can remove excess water, thus protecting properties. However, some business owners forget to ensure that their drains are in good working order. If a drain is backed up, it could result in flooding and thus water damage. Invest in occasional storm drain cleaning services to ensure everything is in good working order.

2. Keep Your Gutters and Pipes Clear

To protect your company, staff, and inventory from water damage, you'll also want to make sure that your gutters are free of clogs and in good working order. One of the main jobs of a gutter system is to ensure that water efficiently flows away from a building. Otherwise, water could build up around the foundation and cause water damage. It's wise to have local plumbers check the pipes and drains inside your property as well. Keeping your gutters and pipes free of debris is one of the most effective ways to deter flooding and leaks that can jeopardize your business.

3. Invest in Preventative Maintenance

You can't afford to ignore plumbing problems in your business. Unfortunately, according to This Old House, a popular construction-centered publication, more than 40% of home and business owners incorrectly believe that a standard insurance policy will cover flood damage. Don't put your investment at risk. Turn to our professional team to ensure that your commercial plumbing and drainage systems will hold up to any storm. Preventative maintenance can mean the difference between the financial success and failure of a business.

Are you unsure of when you last invested in storm drain cleaning? Have you been putting off addressing small leaks in your business plumbing? Call our team at Performance Plumbing. We look forward to helping you protect your business against flooding and water damage.