The Top 5 Causes of water damage in the home . . . . . . And how to prevent them!

1. The Most Common Cause of water damage : Broken pipes & hoses like aging pipes in older homes, burst washing machine supply hoses and ice maker supply lines Heres a basement flooded with water and worry!

Remedy get Thee to Home Depot or Lowes and buy the metal braided washing machine lines and copper pipes for ice makers. A few dollars spent now can save you thousands later!

AND have a plumber come in and inspect pipes in old homes and replace them with PVC if necessary.

2. The second most common cause of water damage: Accidents Usually Overflowing bathtubs or broken toilets. The most common cause: children! Anyone reading this who has small children can relate probably with a smile and a story of your own. Ceiling water damage in the living room downstairs from a toilet overflow upstairs

Remedy: Watch kids! Water is fascinating especially when its flowing over the tub and toilet rim!

3. The third most common water loss in homes: Sewer back up Oooo, nasty! The most common cause: Tree roots invading and clogging drain lines trees like the readily available fertilizer and water!

Remedy: Home Depot and Lowes both sport enzyme drain treatments that can be flushed on a monthly basis during Spring and Summer months when tree roots grow most prolifically.

4. The fourth most common type of water damage in homes: Long term basement humidity The most common source: hydrostatic pressure and aging infrastructure.

Remedy: The most simple solution is to install a dehumidifier. However, thats a symptomatic fix and only works for a small amount of water. For large scale water intrusion, contact the experts home inspectors first to get an assessment. Once you receive the report, then and ONLY then, contact a basement waterproofing expert and make sure you get THREE quotes.

5. Flash Flooding This is the rarest type of water intrusion in the home. It occurs when you least expect it (like Monty Pythons Spanish Inquisition) and in areas that traditionally dont expect flooding. Flash flooding after Hurricane Sandy filled this crawl space with water

Remedy: Always purchase flood insurance if available!

So, whether its water damage from burst pipes, sewage back ups, toilet overflows or flash flooding . . .

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