Is Your Roof Ready for Storm Season? Roof Water Drainage Could Save Your Life

As the weather warms up in Brisbane, storm activity increases bringing with it large volumes of rainfall and the risk of flash flooding, particularly during January and February. Rather than burying your head in the sand and thinking you’ll be fine, now is the perfect time to ensure the integrity of your home by addressing any potential stormwater drainage issues. Plumbers in Brisbane are already in short supply, and with the construction industry shortages wreaking havoc, if you wait until storm season is upon us, you’ll either struggle to find one, have to wait weeks or find yourself footing the bill for costly emergency call out fees.

The Cost of Letting Your Stormwater Drainage Go Unchecked

Instead of asking yourself if you can afford to call a plumber out now with the cost of Christmas and return to school still hitting the purse strings, ask yourself if you can afford not to. Blocked downpipes and other stormwater drainage issues have the potential to cause significant and very costly damage to your home. Overflowing gutters can cause structural damage, rotting fascia boards and timber frames, and even weakening your home’s foundations over time. Trapped water can result in damp, mouldy walls and ceilings, which can be expensive to remove and cause health problems for you and your family. Water pooling near electrical outlets or appliances can cause electric shocks or short circuits and you don’t even want to know what happens when floodwater pushes sewage back into your home!

The truth of the matter is, your roof water drainage system is your first line of defense when the weather gets wild, and you need to take care of it so that it can take care of you. A little maintenance now, and a checkup from a professional plumber is far cheaper (and less stressful) than fixing flood damage later. They can also offer tailored advice and recommend flood prevention solutions specific to your property such as return valves or raised outdoor taps. 

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

With warmer than usual temperatures and unpredictable and intense storm activity already being experienced across South East Queensland, now is the time to give your roof and stormwater drainage system the health check it deserves, so you can sit back knowing your home won’t be compromised when bad weather hits.