Possible Causes for Water Damage in Your Old Saybrook Home

9/24/2019 (Permalink)

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Causes & Categories of Water Damage in Old Saybrook:

There are various assorted potential causes of water damage in Old Saybrook.

Causes can be:

• Washing machines lines breaking
• Leaky dishwashers that wear out from use
• Clogged pipes from sludge build-up
• Leaking roofs due to age or damage
• Broken toilet pipes due to age, cold or trauma
• Heavy rain that pools
• Snow or ice that can create ice dams or build-up and force water into your roof

The magnitude of damage depends on the quantity of water and the reason the damage occurred.

It's critical to begin the cleanup as soon as manageable. The longer your business or home is exposed to the water, the more damage.

Different Types of Water Damage in Old Saybrook:

Clean water. This may be a broken appliance or an overflowing sink. The water does not represent a danger to people. But understand, any water becomes septic overtime after it stops moving.

Gray water. This is contaminated. Think sump pumps or a damaged lavatory. At first glance, it doesn't appear dirty, it may even be brownish in color. Either way, it should be considered contaminated.

Blackwater. One leading root of black water is damaged sewage piping. Some other source is water that's been stagnant.
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