Winter Water Damage

1/8/2025 (Permalink)

Freezing temperatures, snow, and ice, your home or business could be in jeopardy of water damage.

Our winters are known to be brutally cold and large amounts of snow are always expected. With below freezing temperatures, snow, and ice, your home or business could be in jeopardy of water damage. It is crucial that you are aware of the hazards and can prepare, prevent or act quickly if faced with winter water damage.  

FROZEN PIPES  

A frozen pipe can burst at the point where the ice blockage inside the pipe is located, but typically the rupture is caused by the backflow pressure between the water source and the blockage. A burst pipe can cause considerable damage to your property if not addressed quickly.  

ICE DAMS  

Ice dams can be a major problem during the winter season. They form when heated air melts roof snow downward into water dammed behind still-frozen ice. When the trapped water cannot safely flow or run into the gutter system, it can backflow under the roof ’s shingles and into the structure’s interior areas.  

Cold weather, snow, and ice storms can cause severe damage to your home or business. When these types of disasters strike, immediate action is necessary to prevent additional damage to your property. Our team has winter storm experience, expertise, and the resources to remediate damage caused by winter weather. If disaster strikes your home or business during the winter months, know that SERVPRO® has your back. 

Potential Floods in Your Business

6/5/2024 (Permalink)

There are many potential sources of flood damage for businesses.

There are many potential sources of flood damage for businesses, including damaged roofs or raging rainstorms. However, the most common flooding can be caused by relatively innocent facilities you probably have on your premises including, but not limited to:  
 
• Water Supply Lines  
• Fire Sprinkler Systems  
• Toilet and Bathroom Fixtures  
• Broken Pipes  
 
If you own or operate a business, chances are that you may come across at least one of these sources of commercial flooding. If it happens to your property, remember that water repair technicians are well practiced in restoring damage caused by these issues. A good company should have you back to new in less time than you expect.  

Here at SERVPRO®, we are water damage restoration specialists and are ready to restore your home back to pre-water damage condition. We are available 24/7 so that when a disaster strikes, we have your back.