Top Causes of Water Damage Basement Flooding During the Winter




Basements can flooding pretty much any time of the year, and you might be surprised that it can even occur during winter. The reality is that winter may present the most risk and only some of these are preventable. It's never a bad idea to have a water damage restoration company as part of your house care list of providers, which means it is possible to respond quickly in the event that you encounter a problem.

The key reasons for water damage basement flood are ice floes, frozen concrete, clogged drains, and faulty pipes. If you live near a river, like the Catawba River west of Charlotte, North Carolina's city limits, you could find an ice floe has blocked water flow and caused flood in your neighborhood. This is not a common occurrence, but can happen. The other causes are more common.

The most typical is a pipe fracture as a result of faulty plumbing or not having appropriate precautions in place to avoid pipes freezing. When water freezes, it expands and can give rise to a burst pipe. This is more prevalent when pipes are diminished but can occur even with plumbing. Freezing water can also lead to a problem in your home's concrete base. Additionally, concrete expands and contracts during seasonal temperature fluctuations, which could lead to cracks that let water flow in, sometimes rapidly.

A blocked or slow drain is an issue any time of the year, but it can be a real problem during warmer periods during the winter when snow is melting and needing a place to drain.

During warmer months, you should take the opportunity to check your property for good drainage and some other cracks you may notice in your home's foundation. Assess your cellar and plumbing during the year to decrease the chances of water damage in the causes you're able to control.

If you should encounter water damage, give us a call. Any time of the year, we're here to restore your home, if the water damage is a plumbing problem, winter storms or by putting out a fire at your house. We could even work with your insurance company.

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