Avoid Water Damage In Massachusetts, Check Your Pipes Now

11/2/2021 (Permalink)

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Winter is closing in and colder weather is right around the corner. Before you suffer a water damage you should check your home or commercial property for areas that may need additional insulation, heating, or other attention that will prevent freezing weather from penetrating your property and potentially freezing water pipes in the process. Depending upon the size of the home or commercial property this type of damage can result in thousands of dollars in damage and may require many weeks of construction to repair.

Review all locations inside your property where water pipes are running. In particular, check pipes close to exterior walls, in basements, in attics, adjacent to unheated areas (i.e. garages) or pipes that are just in colder areas of your property. If necessary place an exterior thermometer in the space to see if the temperature is warmer than the outside air. 

If these areas are cold then it may be a good idea to insulate the pipes, or the surrounding area, or add a space or pipe heater. Taking these small steps can prevent a major disaster. If you have any questions, call our office 24/7!