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Common Home Hazards

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Homeowners in Florida should take steps to protect their home or condo from these common home hazards, such as ensuring that their roofs and windows are secure, installing storm shutters, and regularly maintaining their HVAC systems to prevent mold and mildew growth.

Having a home or condo watch service to look after your home or condo while you’re away helps you monitor for potential hazards and address them promptly, preventing irreversible damage to your home. While we cannot guarantee you’ll never have a problem, we’re the difference between damage and disaster.

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High Humidity

High humidity in Southwest Florida makes your home prone to mold and mildew, air conditioning leaks, and more

Lightning | Common Home Hazards Greg Beall Home Watch & Pool Consulting

Lightning

Florida is one of the states with the highest number of lightning strikes each year, which can cause fires and damage to electrical systems

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Flooding

Heavy rainfall and storm surges can cause flooding in low-lying areas, which can damage homes and create safety hazards

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High Winds

In addition to hurricanes, Florida can experience high winds from thunderstorms, which can damage roofs, windows, and other parts of the home

Cockroaches | Common Home Hazards Greg Beall Home Watch & Pool Consulting

Pests

Florida is home to many pests, including termites, cockroaches, and rodents, which can cause damage to homes and pose health hazards.