Water Damage Boulder
How Water Damage in Boulder Can Be Detrimental
Damage from flood and water seepage can be extremely detrimental. Excess moisture can have a severe impact on the indoor environment, damaging not only goods and property but also the health of inmates. The issues can result in long-term structural damage as well as health hazards.
So, pay close attention to any type of water intrusion from the very beginning. Proper Water Damage Boulder restoration is essential for putting your home, office, or any other building back in order as well as ensuring the safety of the environment. This intervention should be within the initial 24–48 hours to lessen the possible outcomes of water damage.
Common Causes of Water Damage Boulder
There can be several reasons for water damage. Some of these are as follows:
Clogged or Blocked Gutter System
Your home’s gutters draw the rainwater out from your house. But, the gutter system often gets clogged or blocked by many types of waste over time. This causes rainwater to overflow from the edges of your gutters and seep into your house. Thus, it results in water damage to the floors, walls, and ceiling.
Loose-fitting or Leaking Pipes
Loosely fitted sink pipes can leak enough water to damage the cabinet underneath them. A leaking pipe inside walls can make things even more problematic. In such cases, the water can degrade the entire wall and become a potential base for mold formation.
Leakage in Washing Machine Water Supply Line
Often, washing machine water supply lines burst as they are under constant pressure. This mainly happens if the machine has PVC or rubber water supply lines. Thus, it immediately floods your utility area which leads to water damage.
Condensation from AC
Your AC unit produces condensation. The moisture dripping from the unit’s evaporator coil flows into a drain pan and gets out of your building via a condensate drain line. If any disruption of the process happens, the water is unable to escape. Thus, it seeps from the AC onto the walls, damaging the property.
Blockage in Drainage systems
The draining system can get blocked over time due to many reasons. Foreign particles such as grease buildup, hair, dust, dirt, and other waste can disrupt the normal flow. This can lead to water seeking other outlets, via the building, to escape and eventual damage.
Malfunction of Sprinkler Systems
In some cases, older sprinkler systems activate themselves even when there is no sign of fire. This can flood the area and cause water damage to electronic devices and your property over time.
Leakage in Water Heater
Old water heaters are likely to leak. In the same way, poorly installed and maintained water heaters result in water damage. If your water heater leaks, it will flood your property in no time. This makes your place soggy, and unhygienic. Thus, it leads to serious health hazards over time.
Initial Intervention in the Event of Water Damage at Your Property
In case you notice any water damage to your property, here’s what to do to make amends.
Locking the main water valve. If water pipes erupt, shutting off the valve will minimize further leakage and damage.
Switching off the circuit breaker before unplugging any electrical devices from soggy areas.
Connecting your insurance company. It’s important to report the damages and losses as soon as possible to minimize your expenses.
How ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration Can Help You
We have been providing Water Damage Boulder restoration services for over 18 years. Our team has the technical knowledge to deal with such crises and promptly restore normalcy. Also, they use the latest modern equipment to provide the best assistance. It is better to go for water damage restoration as soon as you need to reduce potential Mold Growth. Mold growth removal can increase your expenses and thus we value that sense of urgency. ECOS is known for its work with close attention to detail. We make sure of the removal of excess moisture even from the hard-to-reach areas of your property.
We provide services to Boulder and surrounding areas. Give us a call to book Water Damage Restoration services or ask any queries about our other services. Connect us today, we will be happy to help you.
This ECOS Environmental Blog Post was written in 2Q 2022 and supported by the following Government Entities: