Common Causes of Water Damage

Water damage is just what it sounds like, but probably worse. It occurs when too much water begins to pool in areas in the home where it shouldn't. It sounds like a minor problem, but water can easily rack up tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home.

Here are some of the most common causes of water damage, so you know what to be on the lookout for.

Roof Leaks

A leak in your roof could cause water to enter your attic, damaging your ceiling, walls, insulation, and causing mold growth. Roof leaks are especially common during the cold months due to ice dams; rifts of ice that form on the edge of the roof and prevent melting snow from properly draining into the gutters.

Burst Pipes

Busted pipes are one of the most common causes of home water damage due to the variety of ways that they can happen. Pipes freezing in the winter, leaks in supply lines, old worn out pipes, roots growing into sewer lines, and pressure caused by backed up drains can all cause pipes to burst.

Heavy Storms

Sometimes, there is no way to prepare for Mother Nature. Heavy rain storms can cause flooding in your roof or your basement. Many times, an ineffective gutter system is to blame. When your gutters can't handle a high level of rainfall, water can seep into your roof, or pour over your gutters, close to your foundation.

Long-Term Humidity Problems

Water damage doesn't always happen in the blink of an eye, or even overnight. Sometimes it is a long-term process caused by humidity problems. This is common in problem areas such as basements and crawl spaces.

In the event that your home sustains water damage, don't try to fix the problem yourself. GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration will come to your property and restore it to its previous condition, making sure to prevent mold growth and other problems that arise from excess water. We serve all of Long Island, call us today for a free quote at (631) 940-8100.