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Most people don\u2019t realize that even a small amount of water can cause considerable damage to their homes or property. Water is a highly damaging element. When water infiltrates properties, the result is often extensive water damage, structural damage, and mold growth. Therefore, knowing how to identify trouble areas to prevent water damage in your home or commercial property is crucial.<\/p>\n
Call the experts at PuroClean if your property is affected by water damage caused by floods, broken pipes, backed-up sewer lines, leaking faucets or toilets, air conditioning units, old water heaters, or any other type of water damage in your home or business. We are available day or night, 24\/7.<\/p>\n
Most property owners have never experienced water damage in their homes or business. Statistics show that 1 in 55 homes will suffer from some sort of water damage every year. We often receive calls from homeowners experiencing wet or flooded floors in their property, including wet carpets, tile, or wood floors. These floods are often caused by freezes, leaky pipes or appliances, old and rusty water heaters, and clogged air conditioning systems, or they can be caused by natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n
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Water damage can occur on your property due to natural catastrophes such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and other phenomena. Strong winds and heavy rains can damage your roof, leading rainwater to drain directly into your home or business. Severe weather can sometimes cause flash flooding, especially if your property is situated in a flood-prone zone.\u00a0 Check out our guide<\/a> on what to do when flash floods strike.<\/p>\n You might be surprised to learn that at times, residents in multi-story units forget to turn off the water while preparing a bath, leading to overflow incidents. Similarly, washing machines can malfunction and overflow, causing flooding on the floors of the units where they are installed, and sometimes leaking to the units below. These events result in flooding inside walls, floors, and damage to drywall, ceilings, and other home components. Head over to our blog<\/a> to discover what steps to take if your washing machine overflows.<\/p>\n The pipes on your property carry water throughout, so a leak or puncture can lead to significant damage. For instance, a leaking kitchen sink pipe might allow enough water to flow into the cabinet below it, potentially causing damage. A leaking pipe inside the walls may worsen the situation. Such a leak can cause significant water damage and the formation of a mold colony because the entire wall becomes wet. If there is a leak in your plumbing supply line or drainage pipe beneath the concrete slab, it can pose even further challenges. Learn how to detect<\/a>\u00a0if there is a leak leading to water damage within your walls.<\/p>\n We have received numerous calls from people seeking assistance when their pipes freeze. Frozen pipes are a common issue during the colder months. As temperatures drop, water in poorly insulated pipes can freeze. When water freezes, it expands, causing damage to the water lines, resulting in leaky pipes and potential flooding in the house. Read our tips<\/a>\u00a0on how to prevent pipes from freezing, and\u00a0see tips about winter storm safety<\/a>\u00a0for homeowners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-11","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/covington-la-puroclean-emergency-restoration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/covington-la-puroclean-emergency-restoration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/covington-la-puroclean-emergency-restoration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/covington-la-puroclean-emergency-restoration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/covington-la-puroclean-emergency-restoration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Overflowing Bathtubs, Sinks, and Washing Machines<\/h3>\n
Pipes and Supply Line Leaks<\/h3>\n
Frozen Pipes<\/h3>\n