Causes of Water Damage

4/3/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage in a residential or commercial property is often caused by things like water leaking or flooding that goes unnoticed for a period of time. From minor repairs to carpet replacements, identifying water damage early is the key to minimizing potential damage to your home.

The ability to recognize and identify where the water is coming from and what is causing the damage is the first step. These are a list of the most common types of causes of water damages:

• Leaking, clogged, or bust pipes
• Malfunctioning air conditioners or other HVAC issues
• Leaking dishwashers, washing machines, or other household appliances
• Snow or ice buildup resulting in a leaking roof
• Natural disasters like hurricanes or rainstorms that cause flooding
• Overflowing toilet or bathtub

No matter what the water damage cause may be, having a plumber come out and address the problem immediately is crucial in reducing the amount of damage to your home. Once the cause has been fixed or at least contained, SERVPRO of North Rensselaer/South Washington Counties can come in and begin the water mitigation process. Call us our 24/7 emergency line at (518)677-3444 and we can help make it look” Like it never ever happened.”