Winter Storm Worries

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

Snow storms are inevitable in New England and being prepared for the snow and freezing temps is a must.

Winter weather can bring more issues than the common slippery roads and snow covered sidewalks. If you live in a part of the country such as New England, temperatures dropping below freezing in the winter comes with the territory. With freezing temperatures comes the possibility of freezing pipes which can result in significant water damage to your home or commercial property.

Frozen pipes occur when exposed to freezing temps such as outside your home, or in basements, attics, garages, crawlspaces, or along exterior walls. A frozen pipe can burst at the point where the ice blockage inside the pipe is located, but usually the rupture is caused from the backflow of pressure between the water source and the blockage. 

If your home or commercial property experiences a burst pipe caused by the extreme cold temps that surround a winter storm, be sure to contact SERVPRO of Cheshire County to professionally assist with water mitigation. Our team will be sure to thoroughly dry and clean the affected areas to make it "Like it never even happened."