--- title: Water damage and spring thaw description: Water damage and spring thaw image: https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/Water%20damage%20and%20spring%20thaw.png --- [**](https://www.facebook.com/steersatlantic/) [**](https://twitter.com/steersatlantic) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/steersinsuranceatlantic/) [**](https://www.instagram.com/steersinsuranceatlantic/) [Home](https://www.steersatlantic.ca/?hsLang=en-ca) [Contact Us](https://www.steersatlantic.ca/contact-otc-insurance-brokers?hsLang=en-ca) 888-295-7474 [![steers-logo-1](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/steers-logo-1.png?width=813&height=321&name=steers-logo-1.png)](https://steersatlantic.ca/) [![GET A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6109970/83e767f7-64ca-4507-b512-9802bad0d339.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6109970/83e767f7-64ca-4507-b512-9802bad0d339) ![business-meeting](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/business-meeting-1446005-sm-2-1.jpg); ![Contractors Pollution](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/Contractors%20Pollution-2058-72dpi-1-1.png); ![Marine Cargo](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/Marine%20Cargo%2024843636_s-3-1.jpg); ![crime insurance](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/crime%20insurance%2080155537-72dpi-1-1.png); ![business-meeting](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/Condo%20living-room-2155353-72dpi-1-1.jpg); ![Contractors Pollution](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/Auto%20Ins%20Brunette-Teen-in-Red-Car-1.jpg); ![Marine Cargo](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hubfs/OTC_Insurance_February2020%20Theme/Images/atvs-2751246-72dpi-1-1.jpg); # Steers Insurance Blog # Water damage and spring thaw Posted by [Steers Blogging Team](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/blog/author/otc-blogging-team) on Apr 3, 2021 9:39:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Water damage and spring thaw](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Water%20damage%20and%20spring%20thaw.png?width=1200&name=Water%20damage%20and%20spring%20thaw.png) Water damage is one of the [leading causes of home insurance claims](https://www.economical.com/en/blog/economical-blog/november-2016/simple-ways-to-avoid-common-home-insurance-claims) across Canada. Whether it’s caused by a sewer backup, the spring thaw, or burst pipes, damage caused by water can be costly and inconvenient to repair. Luckily, there are simple tips that may help protect your home: 1. Keep a current and detailed [home inventory](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/blog/why-keep-a-home-inventory). 2. If your neighbourhood is prone to flooding, [take precautions against basement flooding.](https://blog.otcinsurance.ca/blog/protecting-your-home-from-basement-flooding), including regularly inspecting and repairing any foundation cracks, and if they are not easily repairable, call a professional. 3. [Regularly check your pipes.](https://blog.steersatlantic.ca/blog/preventing-water-damage-draining-your-pipes) 4. Make sure your gutters and drainage systems are clean and clear of debris. 5. Check your roof for visible signs of damage from the winter, such as missing shingles. 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