Thawing Snow & Ice

2/19/2021 (Permalink)

Freezing temperatures have brought their fill of water damage to Quad Cities homeowners through burst pipes and ice dams. Though temperatures are rising in the coming weeks, there are still many ways that water damage can affect your home. It’s important to be proactive about preventing thawing ice and snow from getting into your home through your roof or foundation. One key way to avoid water infiltrating your home is to move snow off of your roof and away from your foundation. Ensure your windows and doors are appropriately sealed and consistently check your pipes to make sure there is no cracking and check your basement for any leaks. Not only can this melting snow and ice cause structural damage and loss of personal items, but mold can develop within 24-48 hours of water exposure and will continue to spread until water damage is mitigated. If you do have any water coming into your home, contact SERVPRO as soon as possible. We will dry your home, check for and remove mold, and we can even restore damaged documents and personal items.

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