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Whether you’re at home or enjoying your vacation, we’re always looking for ways to make sure you’re protected from every angle and help you avoid the unexpected. Simple, proactive steps can help you minimize water damage or even prevent it from happening in the first place. Before your next vacation, use these tips to keep your home protected while you’re away.

Turn off your main
water supply

Make sure everyone in
your family knows where the
main shutoff is located
and how to use it.

Tips

Ask someone to

stay or check on your home while you’re away

and be sure they know where the main shutoff is located too.

Check for leaks

including pipes, under your sink, near your water heater, or along the water supply lines.

Inspect all water supply lines

inside your home and replace those that show signs of wear or have not been replaced in the last 5 years.

Clear your gutters

so any obstructions like leaves, debris, or sticks won’t clog your gutters and lead to an overflow.

Inspect your roof

and repair or replace any dislodged or damaged shingles.

If you have a

sensor-based water leak detection device

replace all the batteries in the sensor.

If you have a

sump pump

make sure it is in good working order and schedule annual maintenance before you leave, or add a battery-powered backup for another line of defence.

If you have a

back-up generator

make sure it is in good working order and schedule annual maintenance before you leave.

If you have a

flow-based water shut-off device

set it to “away” mode before you leave.

Protecting your home against water damage

Fran O’Brien and Scott Pallais share expert advice on precautions and products that can help you minimize water damage or even prevent it from happening in the first place.

 

 

 

 

 

Preventing Water
Damage

For questions and more information, get in touch with your broker.

Water Damage Prevention Tips

Simple steps to help you protect your home from the most common causes of water damage.

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Contact your local broker

Chubb brokers can provide advice and answers to all of your questions.

 

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Cold Weather Water Damage Prevention Tips

Simple steps to help protect your home from common cold weather water damage. 

 

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Warm Weather Water Damage Prevention Tips

Simple steps to help protect your home from common warm weather water damage.

 

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