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Spring Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water & Fire Damage in Lake County Homes

Sam Simon

June 19, 2025

Prepare your Lake County home for spring storms and warmer weather with this essential home maintenance checklist. From cleaning gutters to inspecting appliances and HVAC systems, these simple tips can prevent costly water and fire damage before it starts. Whether you're in Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, or Deerfield, this proactive guide from ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is tailored for North Shore and Lake County homeowners who want to safeguard their property.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Lake County & North Shore Homeowners

Avoid Water and Fire Damage Before It Happens

As spring and summer arrive in Lake County and the North Shore, homeowners and property managers must prepare for seasonal risks that come with changing weather. Whether you're in Northbrook, Highland Park, Lake Forest, or anywhere along the North Shore, this spring home maintenance checklist will help reduce your risk of flooding, appliance leaks, and fire hazards.

At ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, we’ve seen firsthand how overlooked maintenance leads to costly disasters. Take action now with these spring property maintenance tips to protect your investment and peace of mind.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Lake County

1. Clean and Inspect Gutters

Remove leaves and debris

Ensure downspouts direct water at least 6 feet away from the foundation. Blocked gutters are a top cause of basement flooding during spring rainstorms

Pour water into the pit and verify proper function

Install a battery backup if not already in place

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Check washing machine and dishwasher hoses for cracks or bulges

Upgrade to stainless steel braided hoses. According to the IBHS, appliance failures cause over $150M in annual damages

Remove lint from both interior and exterior vents.

5. Roof and Chimney Check

Replace missing shingles, seal flashing

Clear out chimney debris and check fireboxes.

6. Service Your HVAC System

Change filters

Clean outdoor units

Schedule a spring tune-up to reduce fire and electrical risks

Look for dampness, mold, or strange odors

Consider using a dehumidifier

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Why Spring Home Maintenance Matters

Neglecting seasonal home care in Lake County can result in major property damage—and insurance doesn't always cover it all. This checklist is designed to help you avoid both common and costly issues. With changing weather patterns and older plumbing in many North Shore homes, prevention is the best strategy.

Need Professional Help? We’re One Call Away

Even the best-maintained homes sometimes face unexpected events. If you experience flooding, fire, or storm-related damage this season, you can trust ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons for discreet, expert-level response.

Proudly serving Northbrook, Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and surrounding Lake County communities.

Visit: https://servicemaster-restorationbysimons.com/

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Sam Simon

Sam Simon is the co-owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a multi-award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Lake, Cook, and DuPage counties, including Chicago and the North Shore. With over 30 years of experience managing residential and commercial restoration projects, Sam holds the distinction of IICRC Master Fire & Water Restorer, the industry’s highest certification.

He is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating water and fire disasters. Sam also brings a background in videography, which plays a key role in shaping the company’s strategic marketing and educational outreach.

Under his leadership, along with his wife and company CEO, Nasutsa Mabwa, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned multiple honors including the 2024 Chicago Star Award, the 2021 SB100 Best of Small Business Award, the 2020 BBB Torch Award, the Stevie® Award for Business Excellence, and Skokie’s Business of the Year (Honorable Mention). The company is proudly MBE/WBE certified, reflecting its commitment to diversity and service excellence.

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