RestoPros of San Antonio, a leading restoration service provider specializing in water and fire damage restoration, has released comprehensive guidelines to help homeowners protect their properties during holiday travel. The company's holiday travel preparation checklist addresses common risks that can lead to significant property damage when homes are left unattended during extended absences.
The initiative comes as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel, often leaving homes vulnerable to various hazards, including frozen pipes, electrical issues, and potential fire damage. The restoration company, which has served the San Antonio community for three decades, developed these guidelines based on their extensive experience responding to preventable property emergencies.
"During the holiday season, we see a notable increase in property damage incidents that could have been prevented with proper preparation," said Francisco Robelo, spokesperson for RestoPros of San Antonio. "Simple precautions taken before traveling can mean the difference between returning to a safe home and facing thousands of dollars in restoration costs."
The comprehensive checklist covers critical areas of home preparation, including water system management, electrical safety protocols, and security measures. Key recommendations include shutting off the main water supply to prevent pipe bursts, unplugging non-essential appliances to reduce electrical fire risks, and ensuring smoke detectors have fresh batteries. The company emphasizes that these preventive measures are particularly important during the winter months when freezing temperatures pose additional risks to unattended properties.
RestoPros of San Antonio has observed that water damage from burst pipes and fire damage from electrical malfunctions represent the most common emergencies in vacant homes during the holiday period. Their data shows that properties left unattended for more than 48 hours without proper preparation face significantly higher risks of experiencing damage requiring professional restoration services.
The restoration company's guidelines also address often-overlooked aspects of travel preparation, such as mail and package management, thermostat settings for energy efficiency, and pipe protection, and the importance of having a trusted neighbor check the property periodically. These measures not only protect against physical damage but also help maintain insurance coverage, as many policies require homeowners to take reasonable precautions when leaving properties vacant.
"We believe in empowering property owners with knowledge that can prevent disasters before they occur," added Robelo. "While we stand ready to respond to emergencies 24/7, our preference is always to help our community avoid these situations entirely through proper planning and preparation."
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RestoPros of San Antonio specializes in comprehensive restoration services, including water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation, storm damage restoration, and complete rebuild services. The company follows IICRC guidelines and maintains full insurance coverage for all restoration projects. With a team of certified restoration professionals and three decades of combined industry experience, the company provides emergency response services to residential and commercial clients throughout San Antonio and surrounding communities. Their commitment to excellence has established them as a trusted resource for property restoration and disaster recovery in the region.
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For more information about RestoPros of San Antonio, contact the company here:
RestoPros of San Antonio
Francisco Robelo
(210) 963-7184
sanantonio@restopros.co
201 Luther Dr San Antonio, TX 78212
