The 5 Most Common Causes of Water Damage

While water is a necessary element of everyday life, it has destructive properties. Each day, about 14,000 people in the United States experience a water damage incident at home or at work. Water damage leads to structural damages, expensive repairs, anxiety and stress.

To discover the 5 most common causes of residential and commercial water damage, read on with ServiceMaster by Reed of Dothan, Alabama.

1. Natural Disasters

• The Atlantic hurricane season can bring severe weather events that pose a risk of serious property damage.
• Hurricanes and storms bring heavy rains and flooding, which warp floors, damage belongings and compromise building structures.

2. Appliance Failure

• Supply lines that bring water to washing machines can rupture and send torrents of water in a matter of minutes.
• Malfunctioning sprinkler systems won't only flood your property, but also cause considerable damage to electrical systems, electronic equipment and appliances.
• Too much tank pressure in a water heater can cause it to fail and cause flooding.

3. Clogged Gutters and Drains

• Gutters and drains are systems designed to direct water away from a property.
• Clogged gutters or drains cause water to pool and seep into a property or it's foundation.

4. Pipe Leaks

• Leaking pipes, over time, can cause significant damage to the area below it.
• If leaking pipes are left unchecked, they will cause mold development.
• Visible leaks are easy to spot, but leaks in plumbing inside walls may be hard to detect. It's best to invest in a water leak detector to monitor leaks down the line.

5. Sewer Backups

• Sewer backups occur when there is an obstruction down the line or with heavy rainfall.
• Sewer backups contain bacteria, pathogens and other contaminants that can pose health risks. They should be handled only by a professional water damage restoration provider.

Alabama's Leading Water Damage Restoration Provider

Preventing water damage saves thousands of dollars in repairs. If you are facing a water damage emergency, it's best to contact the professionals at ServiceMaster by Reed of Dothan, Alabama to mitigate damages properly.

The ServiceMaster by Reed team of licensed and certified water damage restoration technicians have the advanced tools, equipment and procedures to ensure proper flood cleanups. We offer FREE inspections and estimates.

Don't know what to do next? Contact us today.

ServiceMaster by Reed is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to immediately respond to flood damage emergencies. Call us at (334) 500-3365 or schedule an appointment online today.

We service residential and commercial properties all over Alabama:

• Abbeville
• Andalusia
• Ashford
• Daleville
• Dothan
• Elba
• Enterprise
• Eufaula
• Florala
• Fort Rucker
• Geneva
• Hartford
• Headland
• Newton
• Opp
• Ozark
• Troy

ServiceMaster by Reed has a team of licensed and certified water damage restoration technicians with advanced tools, equipment and procedures to ensure proper flood cleanup. Don't know what to do next? Contact us today.