Severe Water Damage

1/24/2018 (Permalink)

This winter has been a cold one!! These past couple months have been dangerous for many home owners. Why you may ask? These extreme temperatures and wind chill can freeze pipes in your home and create a water damage that can be catastrophic! This picture here was a home that was vacant due to being on the market. The water line to their tub froze and burst leaving water to run for days since no one was at the property, and the water froze on the outside of the home. The entire home had to be demoed due to the severe damage, but we were able to salvage the home and dry the structure.

What are some steps you can take to avoid a water loss in your home from these extreme cold temperatures? Make sure you have sufficient oil in reserve and keep your home much warmer than you normally would during these cold spells. You may feel you are saving money from keeping your heat low but in the long run you aren’t, especially for many with second homes that aren’t being lived in.  One water damage can destroy your home and can be very costly to fix, so taking the necessary precautions are a necessity. Another great tip is to keep your faucets trickling while it is extremely cold. This keeps the water flowing so that the water will not freeze. For those problem areas that are hard to heat getting small electric space heaters can help to keep the pipes from freezing. One of the most important things to do to your home to protect from frozen pipes is during the summer month to check your insulation and see if there are areas that you can insulate that can protect from any draft or unwanted cold air getting to any of your water lines. These ideas may be basic but by following these tips you can prevent a water damage in your home. If you follow all of these tips and you still experience a water loss, there is no need to worry because we are here to salvage and dry out your home and make it "Like it never even happened."