Residents love the family-oriented communities in Layton with tons of activities like hiking the Wasatch Mountains, miniature golfing at Cherry Hills and enjoying the Lagoon Amusement Park . 

Priced between Ogden and Salt Lake City, real estate prices are reasonable when balanced with a high employment rate. So folks who invest in a home here can expect a solid sales price in the future if the home is well maintained. 

Layton means living in a comfortable and pleasant climate. Though it does have its cold winter days and warmer summer afternoons, the average temperature is pretty moderate. The summers tend to be warm and dry, but winters can dump an average of 40 inches of snow. So use this time to inspect for winter water damage and make repairs before the snows start again. 

Problems Outdoors 

When heavy rain falls after a dry summer, excess water can cause and exacerbate existing damage to your home. To reduce additional damage in the future, keep up the maintenance schedule and look specifically for signs of damage on the home’s exterior. 

If you see broken or damaged siding, get some quotes to 1) repair, and 2) replace the entire exterior. How does the paint look? Quality exterior paint works as an added layer of protection from the elements, helping to keep your home safe from weather damage, insects, and dust. The paint can even prevent exterior wood from rotting.   

Spend a weekend cleaning gutters and sealing basements against water damage. Look for worn window casings, door thresholds, and sliding glass doors. Caulk and rubber seals break down and you won’t know about leaks until it is too late. 

Roofs only last for a set amount of time, then they break down. Missing or damaged shingles can allow water to leak into the home’s attic and top floors. Heavy rains can also damage a home’s foundation. The lowest points of your home can be damaged by flooding, cracks, and soil erosion. 

Lastly, look out beyond the building for any other damage. Wooden decks, walkways, and concrete patios might all have suffered during the winter. Before you have repairs made, be sure that you have also corrected the initial source of the problem. 

Interior Damage

If rain and snow have breached the protection offered by your roof, windows, and siding, watch for signs inside of water damage. Watch for streaks, discolorations, and stains on the painted surfaces. Peeling, flaking, and bubbling paint is the moisture escaping and lifting paint off the surface. 

The sheetrock panels of your walls and ceilings will absorb water and will sag and warp. Check the baseboards, as well. If the wall has moved, you might see gaps between the wall and the trim. If the sheetwork stays wet for a while, mold will grow and the wooden studs can weaken. 

Window sills can suffer damage from 1) leaks of outside water, and 2) accumulated condensation. Both supply a continuous amount of water next to porous surfaces. 

All the exterior doors take a beating over the season. Keep clean, high quality mats on both sides of the door. Inspect the threshold, hinges and any trim work in the entryway. And add more insulation around the frame. 

A Strange or Musty Smell in the House

If you cannot see signs of water damage in your home, maybe you can smell it. Wet wood, cloth, and drywall has a distinctive, musty scent. However, your nose might detect a bigger problem– mold. 

Molds spread and reproduce by making spores. During the growth and reproduction stage, mold produces airborne particles–microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC). While many of these gasses are odorless, mycotoxins give off that characteristic musty odor. This smell means you need to call Swift Restoration and Cleaning.

Water Damage Restoration in Layton 

Swift Restoration and Cleaning provides emergency cleanup services– a Swift response to your water damage caused by winter weather. The team is prepared to bring the right equipment with the right training to perform successful water extraction and water removal from your Davis County home. Then they will restore any damage to keep your property value up. 

This experienced team works with all the major insurance companies and can guide you through the process. Contact Swift today to schedule services, request a quote, or to ask any questions about your water damage.