Winter Storm Damages

12/31/2021 (Permalink)

Frozen Water Pipe

You may think a water restoration company such as SERVPRO of Sioux Falls may not do a lot of water work in the winter as precipitation mainly falls as snow which does not cause sump pump failures or ground water issues. On the contrary, we often deal with different types of winter water damage!

Water damage in the winter can come from a variety of sources. Snow pack on your roof can melt and re-freeze, leaving a blockage of ice in your gutters. This is referred to as an ice dam. As more snow melts but can't escape through the gutters, it can get inside your roof and cause interior water damage. 

Power outages from a winter ice storm can cause heat to shut off and pipes can become frozen, leading to a pipe burst in your home that can cause an immense amount of damage. 

Even outside of water damage, dangerous driving conditions can cause a vehicle to spin out and potentially strike a structure such as a garage or home. 

No matter the damage that occurs, SERVPRO of Sioux Falls is here to help! Our crews are able to respond to winter storm damage 24/7, ready to help all customers in the Sioux Falls and Eastern south Dakota areas!