Common causes of water damage

9/21/2017 (Permalink)

Common causes of water damage

Water damage is a common source of headache for property owners. The source of the water damage always varies but some forms are more common than others and some more severe than others. Standing water is always the most devastating because it can do permanent damage to electronics, walls, and flooring. So what usually causes all of this damage? A comprehensive list isn't possible but here are just a common causes of damage from water:

Pipe break

Flooding

Malfunctioning AC

Overflowing tub or toilet

Water heater leaks

When you have water in business, all or some of these may be the culprit, and there's plenty more origins of water damage. A flooded home or water in business is certain to inspire fear in the hearts of all who watch it occurring. The first mission is to determine the cause of the flooded home or water in business and then contact a restoration business who can immediately take care of the problem.