Hidden Winter Storm Damage

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

The winter season always has the possibility of dropping large amounts of snow, sleet, and ice on property owners.  This can definitely bring immediate damage in the form of ice dams, frozen and burst pipes, and structural damage.  But there can be hidden damage that may go unnoticed until it is too late.

When the spring weather arrives, most people see the sun out and the snow melted.  They take it as a sign that winter-weather storm damage is behind them.  But if not inspected properly, there could be lingering damage that is growing worse while undetected.

For example, if a small leak in your roof is made worse by the weight of the snow, the melting snow can drip gallons of water into your attic or top floor without you knowing.  When the weather warms up, the moisture allows mold to grow, and you have significant mld damage before you know it.  Or maybe the weight of ice in your gutters has caused them to pull away from your roof ever so slightly.  Water is now not properly being routed away from your home or business, allowing it to seep into your basement.

There are other ways that winter storm damage can be undetected, but the bottom line is that you need to inspect your property after a winter weather storm to ensure that you have not sustained any significant damage that would require a professional to remedy.   

SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton has the ability and capacity to not only fix the initial damage, but also to repair and reconstruct the space to preloss conditions. It is important to contact a damage restoration professional as soon as you notice any water damage. SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton has over 30 years of experience working with people who have had damage to their property.  If you have any type of damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.