By Ron Rovtar
Cherry Creek Properties LLC
303.981.1617
Well, so far so good!
The rains since summer have been moderate.
But United Policyholders reminds us that this is an El Niño year and it could be a whopper! Precipitation, as rain or snow, could be much greater than normal during the upcoming months.
So here is some advice from United Policyholders.
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As the consumer organization points out, it's very important to remember that most home insurance policies do NOT cover flood damage.
Here in Boulder County there also can be a problem with soils that expand when moist, causing structural damage.
So it is important to make sure water drains away from homes as quickly as possible.
This means cleaning gutters, installing devices that take gutter water away from the home, and making sure the ground at the base of the dwelling is higher than surrounding ground if this is possible. (Don't pile soil up over the siding, utility meters, etc.)
Check your sump pump now, assuming you have one. It should be in a circular pit in your basement. Don't find out it is not working when it is too late!
Additionally, it doesn't hurt to shovel snow that accumulates around your home's foundation.
And, though most roofs are capable of supporting lots of snow, there are limits. Don't risk injury to yourself. Clearing snow from a roof can be dangerous. Our advice is to hire people who knows what they are doing.
When you're done, make sure your skis are tuned and head for the mountains to enjoy the good side of snowy conditions in Colorado!
That's our advice, anyway!
Here's a recent article from the Denver Post about the possible effects of the current El Niño in Colorado.
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Ron Rovtar, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC, is a broker associate in Boulder, CO. He compiled this information from a number of sources. Please call Ron with all your questions. He can be reached at 303.981.1617. To learn more about Ron, please visit his website. For more about life in Boulder County and nearby, check out our facebook page. Ron Rovtar does business as Front Range Real Estate, Ltd. All photos © Ron Rovtar
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