Wind, rain and blackout damage in a second home

Three main threats to a vacant Elba home

Wind, rain, and blackouts. Mistral winds reach destructive speeds, heavy rain overwhelms drainage, prolonged blackouts disable alarms and heating. When these hit a vacant home, damage is discovered only on return.

Wind damage checklist

• ✓Displaced roof tiles
• ✓Damaged shutters
• ✓Displaced antennas/chimneys
• ✓Fallen trees on structures
• ✓Detached gutters
• ✓Facade cracks

Rain damage signs

• ✓Roof/window infiltration
• ✓Basement flooding
• ✓Rising damp
• ✓Clogged drains
• ✓Foundation erosion

Blackout risks

A prolonged blackout deactivates alarms, stops anti-freeze heating, thaws freezers. We always verify the circuit breaker and power supply during inspections.