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As a homeowner, water damage is the last thing you want to be dealing with. Apart from causing significant structural damage to your home, water damage can lead to mold growth and lower the overall value of your home. Therefore, it’s necessary for every homeowner to put effort into preventing water damage so as to protect their property.
In this article, we will look at some of the things homeowners do that cause water damage.
Ignoring Plumbing Problems
Plumbing problems such as deteriorating water pipes, overly high water pressure, broken water connectors, weak pipe joints, and clogged drains can lead to water leaks. Ignoring these issues can cause water damage down the road. You should hire an experienced plumber to fix plumbing problems so as to prevent water damage.
Ignoring Damaged Gutters
The function of gutters is to divert rainwater away from the foundation of your home. If your gutter system is damaged in any way, you could have rainwater spilling over the sides of your house and pooling water around your foundation. It’s best to repair damaged gutters or have them replaced to prevent water damage to your home.
Pouring Grease, Oils, and Fat Down the Drain
Among the things that homeowners do that lead to drain line blockages and subsequent backups is pouring things that should never go down the drain. Items like grease and oils can cause stubborn clogs that can translate to sewage backup. To avoid frequent clogs and causing damage to your drain lines, do not let certain items and substances down your drains. Some of the things you shouldn’t go down the drain include:
Failing to Repair or Replace Old, Faulty Appliances
As household appliances get older, some of their components can weaken, making them susceptible to leaks. Some of the household appliances that are more likely to cause water damage when they get older include washing machine, refrigerator, water heater, air conditioner, and dishwasher. It’s advisable to regularly inspect and maintain all household appliances that utilize water to prevent leaks. For appliances that have reached the end of their lifespan, it’s best to replace them.
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John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them. Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.
I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.
We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.
Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…
Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.
What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!
Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive
I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.
We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…
We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…
My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.
So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!
Hopefully, you are now aware of the things homeowners do that can cause water damage. It's now your responsibility as a property owner to take precautionary measures to prevent water damage in your home or commercial building. When you experience water damage in your property, it's a good idea to call a water damage company as soon as possible to prevent further damage and restore your property to its pre-loss condition. For fast and efficient water damage restoration in your home or business, call Tidal Wave Response today, and we'll sort you out.
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