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Pipe Freeze During Winter in Long Island

Why a pipe freeze?  It’s because water expands when it freezes, adding considerable pressure on unyielding plumbing pipes. That pressure can cause a tiny leak at a joint or crack on a length of pipe, unleashing the full flow of water inside your home. Water damage from bursting pipes is one of the most common homeowners insurance claims.

Broken pipes can cause extensive damage since water runs downhill. In a home, the structural integrity could be damage from water that affected floors, walls and ceiling, beams, tracks, studs. When the wood treads are saturated and beginning to warp there is a concern that the stringers, the supports for the house may be weakened. SERVPRO of the North Fork can inspect the water damage and determine the proper course of action to minimize loss and maximize safety. The After-photo shows wood flooring was teared away and off the floor due to the water damage, walls & ceiling which were saturated, we needed to dry structural beams & supports were dried. Rely on SERVPRO of the North Fork to keep you and your family safe.