Top Five Ways Water Damage Can Harm Your Home
When it comes to water damage homes may be more vulnerable you think simply because the area is typically so dry. Unlike other parts of the nation where home owners and city planners expect periodic flooding, water damage due to flooding remains a relatively rare for the area. That sense of complacency is what gets more home owners in trouble than anything else. Consider these facts: 1. Water damage is one of the most common insurance claims submitted by homeowners. 2. The average homeowner is more likely to experience a water damage related loss than nearly any other type of major claim including fire. 3. Residents of areas like Houston or other parts of Texas not prone to routine flooding often fail to carry flood insurance since they think it will never be needed, leaving them with large out of pocket expenses when water damage does occur. Find out the top five ways water damage takes place in most homes and how to respond when the worst happens: 1. Broken pipe. From a burst water main to the simple aging of old pipes, many area homes experience water damage due to broken or leaking pipes. 2. Sewer back-up. This unsanitary water related damage is often a homeowner’s worst nightmare and requires rapid response to eliminate hazardous bacterial contamination. 3. Flash flooding. Although relatively rare, the dry area surrounding can lead to flash flooding that enters homes and causes massive problems in a matter of hours. 4. Accidents. Overflowing bathtubs or broken toilets can ruin hardwood floors and carpeting but so can accidental fires where water is used to extinguish the flames. 5. Long term humidity problems. Basements, indoor pools, aging infrastructure and other issues can lead to long term humidity problems that cause water damage over time. Homeowners may grow so familiar with the problem they don’t realize damage is being done to the home. Everything from mold and mildew to structural support can be impacted by long term humidity. Whatever the reason behind the water damage, it is critical to have your home professionally cleaned and renovated. Mold and mildew can begin growing in as little as two days after water permeates the home and spores can be spread through the ventilation system of your home. Hard wood flooring, drywall, carpeting and furniture are also likely to be impacted either through direct water exposure or bacteria, mold and mildew spores. Search for a full service company like Kiwi Services that is able to provide 24/7 response and handle all water extraction and home cleaning needs. Call for water damage Houston and flood damage Houston services.
About the Author: Elizabeth, Marketing manager for Kiwiservices: http://www.kiwiservices.com/houston-water-damage-repair.htm
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