Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter During the Fall Months

Posted on November 24, 2016 by AgentInsure

Preparing your home for the winter months can help it withstand winter elements that can be damaging to it. Here are a few of the ways you can prepare your home for the winter months.

Have Your Heater Inspected

The last thing you want is for your heater to die when it is freezing outside. Having your heater inspected ensures all of the parts are properly working, which can decrease the chances of the heater suddenly dying on you.

Get Your Roof Repaired

When the rain starts to fall, you want to ensure it stays out of your home. Having your roof repaired helps to prevent roof leaks. It is hard to repair a roof in the winter months, and roofers get busy making emergency repairs, so planning ahead and having repairs made in fall, when possible, is highly recommended.

Ensure Your Basement is Waterproof

Basements can flood if there are cracks on your exterior foundation wall or if water is drinking in towards the basement walls. A sump pump or French drain, in conjunction with using a waterproof membrane around the basement walls can help prevent this problem. Fall is a great time to ensure your basement is waterproof and there are no water issues.

In addition to preparing your home for winter in the fall, fall is a great time to review your homeowner’s insurance policy. Make sure your home is properly protected and has adequate coverage levels during this time of year. If you are shopping around for a new policy or want to change your coverage levels, give Don Allred Insurance, serving the greater Burlington, NC area, a call today or visit our website. We would love to look over your existing policy or provide you a quote on a new policy.

Live Near The Beach? Here’s How Salty Air Affects Your Car

Posted on November 18, 2016 by AgentInsure

If you live in North Carolina then you should know that the salty air and sunshine of the coast can wreak havoc on your car. From the finish to the body itself, beach weather is great for people but rough on cars.

Luckily, in Burlington, NC, you’re far enough from the coast that you’re not going to see a whole lot of damage on a regular basis, at least not from the beach. However, you should still be aware so that your ride doesn’t suffer too much on long trips along the coast or extended stays near the beach. Here’s what you need to know:

10-20 Miles Near The Coast Is Where The Damage Is Done

If you spend a lot of time less than 20 miles from the coast, you’re going to see some damages from the sun and salt. Burlington is far enough from the coast that this isn’t a constant concern, but you should be aware of what the weather’s doing to your car even when you’re not right by the beach.

Regular Washing And Waxing Prevents Most Of The Damage

With enough exposure, you’re going to see some minor damages no matter what, but with moderate exposure, regular washing and waxing will clean the salty residue off of your car and keep the sunshine from fading the paint too quickly.

A Refinish May Be Called For

When you start to see too much fading, cracking and peeling on the finish, it may be best to redo the finish before it gets any worse.

To keep your car in good condition, make sure to give it a little bit of attention when it needs it, and contact Don Allred Insurance agents for some free insurance quotes.

Benefits of Having Home Insurance

Posted on November 11, 2016 by AgentInsure

Buying a home in or neat Burlington, NC, is a wonderful accomplishment but if you have not considered how you will be protecting your investment, it is time to look at home insurance policies.

You may already be required to have a home insurance policy if you have a mortgage on your new home. However, if you do not have to have a policy on your home, you may want to consider it based on the benefits alone. These are some of the benefits you can enjoy when you have a home insurance policy:

You will be protected if someone gets injured on your property. A home insurance policy has a liability component that protects you if anyone were to be injured on your property. It can protect you from being sued in this type of instance.
Your home will be protected in case of an unfortunate event. If your home is vandalized, burnt down in a fire, or some other type of event you cannot control, your insurance policy will provide you with the funds to make the repairs. If you need a place to stay during the repairs, it will also pay for your housing.
Your belongings will be protected. Just like your home is protected, so are all of your belongings within the home. If your home is broken into and things are stolen, your home insurance policy will pay to have them replaced. The same is true if your belongings are lost in a fire.

If you are ready to look at home insurance policies, be sure to contact our office, serving Burlington, NC, today. Don Allred Insurance can take a look at a variety of policies to find the right one and also make sure we find one that meets your budgetary needs.

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Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter During the Fall Months

Live Near The Beach? Here’s How Salty Air Affects Your Car

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