Along with the bright, warm days spring has to offer, it also has dangers and warnings everyone should be aware of. It isn’t just our allergies that can annoy us for the next few months! There are many ways to manage your home, and with homeowners insurance, you’re not only covered in spring but year around. Here are some things you can do to protect your home and avoid future problems.
A great start to the spring season is to go around both the interior and exterior of your home and search for electrical hazards or other hazards that could damage the house or cause harm to someone if they aren’t careful. Electrical hazards are one of the most potential starters to house fires, so check out the sockets, plugs, power strips, and appliances throughout the entire house.
When scouting the outside of your house, the main problem to look out for is trees or old structures that are starting to fall apart and could potentially damage more of the house if not dealt with. If you have concerns about any of these, call professionals to remove or fix the issue.
Lastly, one of the scariest issues to deal with is if someone breaks into your home. Homeowners insurance will cover belongings that are broken or stolen. You should make sure to lock the doors, windows, and garage bays before heading to bed or even during the day, when nobody is home and consider having a security system installed. Crime reaches its peak in the summer, but from the end of winter through spring, crime starts increasing with the weather warming up and people going on vacations.
If you want to learn more about homeowners insurance and what it covers, contact us.
Rothenberger Insurance Services is a full-service insurance company that specializes in auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance and all commercial insurance services. We are located in West Reading PA and help many individuals and businesses in and around West Lawn PA, Wyomissing PA and Reading PA.
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