Who Can I Call for Water Damage Repairs in Northampton in the Winter?

12/23/2021 (Permalink)

Winter weather can cause ice damming, frozen pipes and many other disasters for your home. We are Here to Help!

SERVPRO Offers Water Removal Services in Northampton Year-Round

Even though the seasons where rainstorms can bring excessive flooding are over, Mother Nature can still bring about problems in the fall and winter months. High levels of snow and extremely cold temperatures can also cause their share of issues. Property damage during this time of year also occurs most often in the late fall and early winter months before people have had a chance to winterize their homes.

Two of the most common causes of water damage in Northampton are frozen pipes and ice damming. The two incidences commonly occur during the first snow, or the first day the area sees temperatures below freezing. The first cold days of the season will tell homeowners in northern states whether their buildings are ready for the winter or not.

Whenever moisture finds its way into your structure, it is wise to seek help from a professional restoration company like SERVPRO. If water stays inside your house for longer than a day or two, other secondary issues can arise. For example, wet building materials can become a source for mold growth or cause your indoor relative humidity levels to rise. To prevent secondary damage from occurring, we can conduct the following procedures:

• Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
• Water Extraction Services
• Emergency Services for Water Damages
• Cleaning Up After a Roof Leak
• Repair Ceiling Leaks

If your pipes freeze when it gets cold outside, they could crack, causing water to leak. Water will force follow gravity to your flooring, but then if the crack does not get repaired, it can continue to flow, making several of your contents and building materials wet. 

If an ice dam forms on your roof, the water could get underneath your shingles if it cannot drain into your gutters. The moisture can then leak into your home and cause issues from your roof to your floors.

If you ever suffer from a frozen pipe or ice dam disaster in the fall or winter, call SERVPRO of Hampshire County at (413) 324-1300.