We all fear the worst
when it comes to our homes, especially during the holiday season when
we’re away for extended periods of time. There’s the worry of
break-ins or vandalism, not to mention fires or floods. So, what do
you do when the worst happens to your home? Let’s go through some
of the worst-case scenarios and what you can do to get things fixed.
Burglary
It’s the biggest fear
for many homeowners. What would you do if someone broke into your
house? Unfortunately, this does happen - even if you think it could
never possibly happen to you!
Ideally, you want to put measures in
place to stop a break-in from ever happening. Investing in an alarm
system or security cameras tend to put burglars off before they’ve
even got to the door.
If you ever do experience a break-in, then your
first phone call must be to the police. Don’t enter the house or
touch anything until they have been round and taken any evidence they
need. You will also want to call your insurance company to claim on
your contents insurance, for items that have been stolen or damaged.
It’s a horrible experience, and many victims of break-ins will want
to spend a few days away from their home. This is entirely natural,
but try not to let one incident make you feel unsafe on your own
property.
Vandalism
For some people,
vandalism is a constant occurrence. Perhaps you have a lot of unruly
kids or teenagers living nearby or maybe there are just a handful of
individuals who like causing trouble. This can lead to broken windows
or graffiti on the exterior of your house.
If this is happening then
you need to make sure the police are aware. It may also be a good
idea to set up security cameras, so you can gather evidence.
Broken
windows or doors will need to be fixed right away. You can use wooden
boards as a temporary measure until your insurance comes through.
There are also plenty of graffiti removal techniques that will help
you get paint or pen off the exterior of your home. The key is not to
let them win and make sure that every incident is reported, every
piece of evidence gathered, and hopefully that charges are pressed.
Fires and Floods
These are two of the
worst possible things that could happen to your home because in most
cases you could lose everything.
Flooding has become more of a common
occurrence around the globe and is utterly devastating. Make sure you
check your insurance policy to ensure you’re covered for flash floods.
Fires are a horrific and sometimes deadly accident that
nobody ever wants to have to deal with. Making sure you have working
smoke alarms is essential, as they could save your life. Practice
general fire safety, like blowing out candles and ensuring the hob is
turned off at all times.
If any of these incidents do happen to your
home, then it can be devastating. However, you need to react quickly
to get things back to normal. Liaise with local charities and groups
who may be able to help you get back on your feet. Make sure you’ve
logged everything with your insurance to claim back as much as
possible too.
None of us ever want to
think about the worst happening to our homes. However, it’s more
sensible to consider what could happen and make sure you’re
prepared. Hopefully, this advice will ensure you know what to do,
whatever the situation. And hopefully, these situations will never
arise.
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