Water inside the pipes that run outside, in your garage, or through other uninsulated areas like attics and crawlspaces, can freeze on cold nights. Once the water in a pipe freezes, the pipe will burst at the utmost point of pressure between the frozen blockage and the closed faucet. This means that somewhere in your house, you could potentially experience a large amount of water and widespread damage. There are measures that you need to consider taking, like insulating the pipes and preventing pressure from building up inside them while it’s cold outside.

The extent of the water damage in your residential property depends on the leak’s speed. If it’s a fast leak, you can expect to deal with extensive drying and dehumidifying after the water has been turned off. The longer the water sits unattended, the higher the chance becomes that your carpeting or floors will need to be removed.

Where there’s water, there’s always a chance for mold development. Whenever a leak from a frozen pipe has been spotted, it’s time for cleanup, drying, and dehumidifying. There’s no time to waste, as mold only needs 24 hours to begin growing. If proper care is not taken and an infestation is allowed to spread, people’s health could be threatened by the fungus. Proper mold care is crucial; it’s a matter of safety.

For whatever water, fire, or mold catastrophe comes your way this winter, Restoration 1 of Central Maryland is here to help. With the most advanced equipment and tactics, we will remedy any damage inflicted from a frozen pipe. We’ll make your home safe and comfortable once more. Call us anytime.