Flood damage inevitably leads to floor damage, which requires floor restoration. While this is a great service we offer at Floor Restore & More to help you fix your floors when disaster strikes, you would probably prefer to avoid the need to remedy flood damage in the first place—it’s much better to have your floors last for a really long time and only need floor restoration services after many years of wear and tear, instead of having the process drastically sped up by a flood that ruins your brand new floor.

While some floods may be out of your control (like those caused by extreme weather or broken pipes), there are some things you can do to reduce the risk of having a flood ravage your home, including making sure your appliances stay in working order.

Any appliance that uses water comes along with a risk of flood damage—including dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, water heaters, etc.  And even if an appliance doesn’t use water, like a clothes dryer or oven, it may cause a fire that has to be put out with water, causing significant water damage that requires floor restoration.

We found this great article on the Nationwide Insurance website with some tips about maintaining appliances. While it focuses on saving energy, it’s also a great checklist to make sure your appliances are in working order, reducing the chances that they could leak and cause a flood or short out and cause a fire, forcing you to pay for floor restoration services.

If you have any questions about our floor restoration services in Lakeland, Florida, feel free to contact us at Floor Restore & More.