Common sources of water damage in the home

12/11/2020 (Permalink)

Burst pipe spraying water in to living room of home.

Water damage in your home or business can be frightening and stressful. The top five causes of water damage in the home are:

1. Leaking or burst pipes

2. Plumbing issues

3. Backup from clogged gutters

4. Storm Damage

5. Sewage backups

Most of these are preventable through simple and regular upkeep of your home.
Obviously, damage from storms or sewage is out of our hands. The first step after noticing you have a water loss is to shut off the water in your home until you can determine where the issue is. The next step is to call SERVPRO of Sioux Falls! A timely response is the most important factor in successfully mitigating water damage and preventing the growth of mold. Even in rooms that were not directly affected by the loss, high moisture content will increase the chances for mold to grow and in time this mold can affect the structure of your house. At SERVPRO, we aim to quickly extract the water in your home, dry out the affected area, and reduce moisture levels to make that water loss in your home “Like it never even happened.”