With the holiday season well behind us, we are moving into the coldest part of the winter season. Though many claimed that we were having an unseasonably warm winter, old man winter has returned with a vengeance. And every time the temperature drops below freezing, you need to keep an eye out for leaks. When water freezes it expands, and this expansion can wreak havoc on our plumbing systems by causing pipes to burst. Even small amounts of damage next to joints and couplings in the plumbing system can cause massive damage to your home. But you need to deal with these problems as fast as possible, because a small leak can turn into a gushing flood in the blink of an eye.
Protecting the Value of Your Home
Even a small leak from burst pipes can cause obscenely costly damage to your home. As we all know, water has the ability to ruin hardwood floors and carpets, but most people don’t understand the danger this poses to concreate surfaces as well. If there is a leak in your basement and the stagnate water has a chance to freeze, it can expand within the cracks of your concrete to widen existing cracks and decrease the lifetime of your floor.
But that’s only half of your problems. Water that has seeped into fabrics, furniture, boxes, storage containers, and other types of surfaces can create the perfect breeding ground for mold – even after you have removed all of the visible moisture. It only takes a little bit of mold to spread into a massive problem, so you are better off nipping these problems in the bud as soon as you notice a leak.
Fixing Water Damage and Preventing Mold
Fortunately, we offer the following service to ensure that your home isn’t destroyed by a pipe that burst due to freezing temperatures:
Though you may be tempted to try restoration attempts on your own, you are really much better off working with an experienced professional. Our equipment, techniques, and knowledge are extremely valuable in protecting the value of your property. Just remember that even a small oversight or mistake could be costly in the long run, and it isn’t worth the risk of trying to remove water or mold on your own. You should also consider that it can take a lot of time and energy to repair the damages, depending on the severity of the leak and the amount of time stagnate water invaded your home.
How to Find Help to Repair the Damage
If freezing temperatures have caused a pipe to burst in your home, contact Andrew Roto Services, Inc. Remember that every second counts, and your moisture problem needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Whether you need help repairing water damage or you want to contain an outbreak of mold, we can help repair the damages and prevent any further damage to your home.
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