Leaky Pipes and Water Damage Emergencies
Anthony Troia • November 24, 2022

November 24, 2022

Leaky Pipes and Water Damage Emergencies  

The words water and damage are two words that a homeowner never wants to hear. One of the most common water damage emergencies that can happen within a home is leaky pipes. Even the smallest leak in your home can end up causing a great deal of damage in your home. Let's take a closer look at leaky pipes and water damage  

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What Causes Leaky Pipes

As we mentioned leaky pipes can occur for many reasons. Some reasons are avoidable with careful watch, preparation, and caring for your pipes year-round. Other reasons can occur simply because of prolonged wear and tear and old age. Here are things to look out for that can cause leaky pipes in your home.  

  • Damaged pipes  
  • Poor water quality leading to corrosion  
  • Loose pipe fittings  
  • Outdoor water supplies that should be shut off  
  • Normal wear and tear on pipes  
  • Broken seals  
  • Clogged pipes  
  • High water pressure  
  • Frozen pipes  

Signs of Leaky Pipes in Your Home

Dealing with leaky pipes in your home and the water damage it can cause is extremely frustrating. Leaky pipes can occur for many reasons and sometimes go unnoticed. Especially if the pipes are deep within the home's foundation or plumbing. It's important to watch for the following signs of leaky pipes within your home.  

  • Spikes in your water bill  
  • Mold growth  
  • Musty smell  
  • Water spots on walls and ceilings  
  • Cracks in your foundation  

Leaky Pipes and Water Damage

When you have leaky pipes in your home, it does not just waste water , it can lead to extensive damage in your home. It can lead to problems with your home’s structure, lead to mold growth, and unsafe water quality within your home . That is why it’s important to hire a professional to fix your leaky pipes as soon as you notice any issues. If it gets to the point of water damage in your home, then you need to hire a pro fessional water damage restoration team. They will address the water damage in your home and make sure it is cleaned, restored, and safe for you and your family to return home.

Finding Water Damage Restoration Professionals in Albany, NY

Hiring water damage restoration professionals is the key to addressing water damage and getting your home put back together quickly and efficiently. The team assesses the water damage and creates a restoration plan that covers you and your home from point A to point Z.   

Professional Fire Restoration should be the first call you make after experiencing any kind of water damage in your home. We have over 35+ years of experience of turning crisis into calm.  We’re here to help you along your path to starting new.  Contact us today so we can help clean the water damage in your home and repair it to what it was or make it even better.  

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