A Common Springtime Occurrence is Water Damage from Outside Water Spigots

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

Have A Water Damage Emergency from a burst outside spigot in Madison, WI area? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West (608) 497-3331

Despite the chilly days this Spring in the Dane County, Madison, WI area, the upcoming forecast looks much warmer. It's that happy time of year to get back outside and tackle yard work.

Due to the bitterly cold winter and the polar vortex this past winter, many people experienced frozen or burst pipes. Despite the warmer weather, the damage from wintertime frozen pipes is unfortunately still to come.

Water damage from an outside spigot typically doesn't present until that outdoor water faucet is turned on again in the Spring. There is an active flow going past that burst section of the waterline, and water will flow through the path of least resistance, leading to water damage from those unknown burst pipes.

One of the most common burst lines is an outside water spigot.

We get many calls this time of year about water pouring into basements or streaming down an inside wall due to turning on outside faucets again. Often, standing water over the winter months will freeze and lead to burst pipes if the outside water lines weren't drained properly. Frozen water expands, which can often burst pipes. With outdoor fixtures, the broken pipes don't present until the water is turned on again.

To watch for potential water damage, have someone stand inside when turning the outside faucet on for the first time.  Better to catch the possible damage at the onset rather than after significant water damage has occurred unknowingly.

For properties that have experienced floods, pipe leaks, and springtime spigot bursts, be sure to contact an IICRC certified water damage restoration company like SERVPRO of Dane County West. 

SERVPRO of Dane County West Professionals uses industry-standard moisture meters and various humidity sensors to determine the water damage severity. Once the water damage severity has been assessed, SERVPRO Production Technicians will then bring in powerful dehumidifiers and high-velocity air movers to eliminate the moisture and prevent mold growth.

Video - The SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration Process 

Have A Water Damage Emergency? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West (608) 497-3331

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