How Likely is Winter Flood Damage to Newark Homes?

1/2/2022 (Permalink)

Frozen pipes can often crack under extreme conditions. Take preventative measures and contact our certified SERVPRO team to mitigate any damages.

Newark homeowners might be surprised at how quickly water damage can occur in harsh weather conditions.

Winter weather can account for many of the water damage incidents that our SERVPRO team is dispatched to restore throughout the year's colder months. Water damage can rapidly spread in a household, making it vital for our professionals to arrive fast when early preventative measures are insufficient.

Ice Damming Threats

There are costly emergencies that result from frozen pipes and ice damming for Newark properties. When ice forms along the roof's eaves, a dam prevents snowmelt from reaching the gutter system. This backup of pooling water pushes under shingles and into the attic space below.

Jamming Concerns for Nearby Waterways

Another concern for area homes during the winter months is a phenomenon known as ice jams. These result from rising creeks and streams plugged by floes of ice that prevent the natural path of the waterway. The result is this water body overflowing its banks and affecting nearby properties.

Keeping Pipes Secure Inside

Frozen pipes are another common threat to area homes during the harsh winter months. Cold air surrounding vulnerable water lines can cause freezing of standing water in the pipe. If unresolved, this expanding ice could rupture the line. It is possible to avoid these threats with preventive steps like:

• Sufficient Insulation
• Surrounded by Warm Air
• Have Flowing Water

SERVPRO is Here to Help

Many look to the experience and quick response of our SERVPRO team to provide fast and effective mitigation and restoration solutions for post-water damage recovery. We have leading tools for efficient extraction and drying to protect exposed structural elements as rapidly as possible. 

We are leading professionals for water restoration when winter weather causes disasters for your home. Trust our SERVPRO of Newark team for effective cleanup of burst pipes and flooding. Give us a call at (302) 733-7933.