Winter water damage occurs due to snowmelt moisture, freezing pipes, ice dams, roof leaks, frozen sump pumps, and condensation and mold growth. Some key steps to follow to prevent water damage during winter include improving your roof condition, cleaning and repairing gutters, and inspecting your sump pump.
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How to Prevent Basement Flooding From Snowmelt
By: | Published February 17, 2025
Weather can be unpredictable. One moment it’s snowing, the next it feels like spring. While many long for warmer temperatures throughout the bulk of winter, it’s important to appreciate the risk that rapid rises in temperature can cause to your home. Your joy of the warm, sunny day may evaporate the moment you notice the snowmelt flooding your basement.
Tips to Winterize Your Crawl Space & Basement
By: | Published October 29, 2018
There may be a few more warm days sprinkled here and there, but winter will be here before you can say, “Jack Frost.” Take advantage of the weather now and winterize crawl spaces and basements before the last leaves fall and snow starts accumulating.
