Jeffrey Germagian, Era Key Realty Services-Bay State GroupPhone: (508) 395-0778
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides:
The primary cause of landslides is soil erosion. Luckily, you can prevent erosion and beautify your property at the same time by planting trees and shrubs on any slopes. While it won't work overnight, gradually the roots from trees and shrubs will expand to secure the ground underneath. Try planting small trees, ground cover plants and tall grasses to maintain the integrity of the slope.
Water flow is another major cause of landslides. When combined with soil erosion, an excess of water can make any slope unstable. To avoid this, keep any irrigation system and sprinklers a safe distance from the slope. Excess water should drain at the very bottom of the incline to prevent erosion. If you need help, a landscaping professional can advise you of the safest places to install irrigation and drainage to avoid landslides.
If your property is on the edge of a hill, avoid letting debris accumulate at the top. This could include natural debris like rocks, dead or fallen trees and rocks. It also includes any junk or scrap items you might be tempted to store on the hill out of the way. Any of this loose material can be a potential hazard to your property and increase your risk of a landslide. You may need heavy equipment to remove material like large rocks and fallen trees, so it's a good idea to consult a contractor if you need help clearing the property.
Keep these tips in mind to help protect your property against landslide damage. The more familiar you are with the details of the land, the better prepared you'll be to address any issues that arise.
Dating back to the 1970s when his father put him in charge of the family real estate business, Jeffrey Germagian has built a longstanding portfolio of real estate transactions and developments. Along the way, he has grown the family’s original company, then known as Baystate Realty, to the elite status it represents today as ERA Key Realty Services.
Although we’ve expanded our real estate offerings and our branding has evolved to represent all of the real estate services that we provide, ERA Key Realty, The Baystate Group still holds true to the honest business practices and principles that Jeffrey’s father set out with decades ago.
Jeffrey manages the Baystate Group which specializes in traditional home resales, land development, and 55 communities.
He lives in Hopedale, MA, and serves the local towns in the area including most suburbs of Boston as well as southwest of Boston. He is a Certified Residential Specialist and is fully licensed as a real estate agent to practice throughout the entire state of Massachusetts.
