The Importance of Proper Drainage

When living in the state of Florida, there will certainly be seasons of intense rain fall. As a homeowner you have to be prepared, a large part of being prepared for the rainy season is simply setting your home up with great water drainage and being sure the water is going where it is supposed to go. In order to keep your home clear of pooling water, cleaning the downspouts and gutters are a simple but often forgotten method. When downspouts are left alone for periods of time with no attention they can gather sticks, leaves and much more. This alone can cause some serious issues with drainage, leaving water nowhere to go. Pooling can cause damage to your homes foundation, create erosion, and damage the root system of any nearby plants.

Take the time to clean your gutters of any debris that could be clogging them! If you are in need of a new gutter system give the professionals at VIE home services a call. It is never too late to rid your home of excess water pooling in your home's garden and foundation.