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Keeping your home safe and sound with routine maintenance takes time each year, and most people don’t enjoy the jobs. However, in order to prevent future problems, some house repairs need immediate attention.
Roofing
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If you see missing tiles on your roof, don’t wait to mend or replace the materials. Also, make sure you have someone check for leaks in your attic and for water stains on your ceilings. If the roof has been damaged for a few weeks, you may have water damage, mold, or wet insulation. Worst of all, wet wiring can cause an electrical fire that could destroy your home.
Septic Tank
If you live outside city limits, all of the wastewater your home produces flows into a septic tank. When your tank overflows or becomes cracked, the contaminated water can “back up” into your yard or house with devastating results. At the first signs of overflowing water, call a septic tank repair Fort Worth company to locate the problem.
Foundation
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Homes settle all the time as the earth they sit on shifts from movements associated with underground water reservoirs, past flooding, or nearby earthquakes. When the house settles unevenly, cracks can appear in the building’s foundation that can result in significant problems unless taken care of quickly. From bugs infestations to water leaks to concrete crumbling, the cracks can allow all of these conditions to damage your home.
Gutters
Gutters can become clogged from wind-blown debris, so it is necessary to remove the clogs to allow the free flow of water. If the channels are not routinely cleaned, the overflowing liquid can result in substantial damage to the sides and foundation of your house.
There is good news! Although the repairs listed are critical to your home’s safety, you may never encounter any of them while you own a house. If you do see any of the warning signs, make sure you don’t ignore their destructive potential.