What to Do to Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms

If you’ve lived through a Michigan winter, you know that storms can hit as early as November and linger well into April. With months of icy winds ahead, there’s no better time than now to start prepping your home for the long winter. The storm damage experts at Revive Restoration in Farmington Hills, MI, are here to provide some advice to help you prepare for the upcoming winter weather. 

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms

Michigan’s climate presents unique challenges to homeowners across the state. This is especially true during the winter months when residents can expect heavy snowfall of up to 37 inches and cold temperatures that can drop below zero. Below, the Revive team offers advice on preparing your home for upcoming winter storms. 

1. Keep an Eye on the Forecast

Knowing when a winter storm is coming can help you to prepare. Along with tuning in to regular weather forecasts on television or the radio, you can sign up for notifications of winter weather advisories on your smartphone. By tuning into these forecasts, you can start preparing for severe weather in a timely manner. 

2. Stock Up on Supplies

Winter storms can make traveling even short distances difficult. Consider purchasing extra food, water, medication, and other supplies. Ideally, you should have about three days worth of food and water on hand for emergency situations. 

Also, ensure you have enough heating fuel and consider backup heating options like generators or fireplaces in the event of a power outage. Then, you won’t need to go out into the elements to get essential supplies for yourself and your family. 

3. Check Your Insurance Coverage

Many homeowners’ insurance policies include storm damage. In case you need to file a claim, you should check your policy regularly to ensure damage from natural disasters like winter storms is covered. 

If you need further assistance with your storm damage insurance, Revive can help you file a claim and receive payouts in a timely manner. With our help, you can be sure you will get the benefits you are entitled to.

4. Clean Up Ice & Snow

You know the importance of keeping your walkways and driveways clear of snow and ice for your family’s safety. However, there are other parts of your home that are equally important to clean. 

After a winter storm, be sure to clear rain gutters to prevent melting snow and ice from building up. Also, clean any snow or ice off your roof so that heavy snow doesn’t lead to structural damage.

5. Prevent Damage Through Maintenance

Like any other issue in your home, regular maintenance prevents minor issues from becoming major problems. Not only can this prevent damage, but it can also save time and money on repairs if it occurs.  

For example, it is cheaper and easier to inspect your roof and repair any cracks than to replace it after heavy snow or ice buildup damages it or mitigate any water damage that occurs as a result of a leak. 

6. Insulate Your Home

Not only can cold temperatures be uncomfortable, but they can also damage your home. Pipes can freeze and burst, leading to water damage and possibly even mold growth if left unmitigated. 

To keep warmth inside your home, no matter the temperature outside, consider insulating your walls, attic, doors, and windows. You can use foam insulation or even just plastic to achieve this. 

7. Act Quickly After Storm Damage Occurs

If winter storm damage strikes, quick repairs are essential to prevent things from getting worse. Acting fast not only protects your home but also saves you from the hassle of waiting days, or even weeks, for repairs to be completed.

This is why Revive’s emergency restoration response team is available to take your call 24/7. We can even be at your property anywhere in the state of Michigan within an hour of your calling us, so you never have to wait for help to come.

Mitigate Winter Storm Damage in Michigan

When a winter storm impacts your home or business in Michigan, contact the Revive Restoration team. Our 20 years of experience, IICRC certification, 24/7 availability, and fast response times make us Michigan’s choice for winter storm damage restoration and mitigation. For emergency assistance or an estimate on any of our storm damage repair services, contact us online or call 248-372-1930.

Choose Revive for Winter Storm Damage Restoration in Michigan!

When you need winter storm damage restoration services fast, call Revive Restoration. Our emergency response team is available 24/7 and can be at your home or business in our service area within an hour. 

For over 20 years, we’ve served home and business owners across the state of Michigan. To request an estimate on any of our winter storm damage restoration services, contact us online or by phone at 248-372-1930.