Top Causes of Water Damage Basement Flooding Throughout the Winter

Basements can flood just about any time of the year, and you might be amazed it can even occur during the winter. The reality is that winter may present the most risk and only a number of these are preventable. It is never a bad idea to have a water damage restoration company as part of your home maintenance list of providers, which means it is possible to respond quickly if you encounter an issue.

The main reasons for water damage basement flooding are ice floes, suspended concrete, blocked drains, and faulty pipes. If you live near a river, like the Catawba River west of Charlotte, North Carolina's city limits, you could find that an ice floe has blocked water flow and caused flooding in your neighborhood. This is not a frequent occurrence, but can happen. The other causes are more common.

The most common is that a pipe break as a result of faulty plumbing or not having proper precautions in place to prevent pipes freezing. When water freezes, it expands and can give rise to a burst pipe. This is more prevalent when pipes are diminished but may happen even with plumbing. Freezing water can also cause a problem in your home's concrete foundation. Additionally, concrete expands and contracts through seasonal temperature fluctuations, which could lead to cracks that let water seep in, sometimes rapidly.

A blocked or slow drain is a problem any time of the year, but it can be a real problem during warmer intervals during the winter when snow is slowly melting and needing a place to drain.

During warmer months, you should take the opportunity to inspect your house for good drainage and any cracks you might notice in your home's foundation. Check your cellar and plumbing throughout the year to reduce the odds of water damage in the causes you can control.

If you should encounter water damage, give us a call in Spangler Restoration. Any time of the year, we are here to restore your home, if the water damage is a plumbing problem, winter storms or by putting out a fire in your home. We could even work with your insurance company.