Common Causes of Water Damage

3/21/2018 (Permalink)

It is crucial for business owners to make sure their property is in pristine, working condition, and that’s not just for aesthetics.  You must understand the basics of water damage and in many cases why it happens. You can improve your chances of running a business without getting negatively impacted by water damage by following these simple suggestions provided by SERVPRO. 

Common Causes of Water Damage:

1. Plumbing issues, old solder joints, eroding pipes
2. Roof or foundation failures
3. Malfunctioning appliances, especially in restaurants, and laundromats
4. Water back-up, clogged drain lines or sewage systems
5. Weather-related flooding from storms or hurricanes 
6. HVAC problems, poor circulation resulting in high moisture levels and condensation 
7. Fire extinguishing work completed by firefighters can lead to substantive water damage.

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance will reduce your chances of water damage that was not the result of Mother Nature.  But in the event something does happen, call SERVPRO of Framingham and we’ll take care of the rest.