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Flooding isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a danger that can ruin your possessions, significantly affect your home’s structure, and necessitate extensive repairs. If you’re a Florida homeowner, there are several signs to watch out for. Here are 4 of the most common causes of residential flooding.
  1. Broken pipes - Just one small leak can cause a catastrophic amount of damage, it literally only takes a short amount of time for a broken water line to cause major damage inside your home. Its very important to check your plumbing for leaks often and fix anything you find wrong quickly to help prevent an emergency. Call our office to schedule repairs that you cant do on your own.
  2. Stoppages in your sewer - If you thought having your home flooded by water was a horrible though, try to imagine when its raw sewage! (yuck) It's not just a hazard to your floors, walls, fixtures and belongings its actually a hazard to your HEALTH. Choosing to repair or replace broken or cracked sewer drains before the inevitable can save you time, money and damage to the things you love. Call us today to get a free estimate to replace your sewer lines.
  3. Appliances - An improperly connected or broken water heater, dishwasher, or washing machine can wreak havoc on your home and flood it with water. Its important to ensure there are no leaks or problems with the water supply to your major appliances. Using a device that can detect appliance leaks is one option, but if you notice a problem it’s best to have your appliances repaired or replaced.
  4. Cracked or Damaged Foundation - If your home’s foundation is damaged with flaws or cracking, it can allow water to enter through the floors. A house’s foundation is always resting on the ground, even when it becomes over-saturated with water from storms, melted ice and snow, or other precipitation. Homes resting on good, solid foundations aren’t usually affected, but damaged foundations can lead to severe floods. Foundation repair is necessary to prevent flooding caused by poor foundations, and the cost is typically less than the expense of salvaging what’s left after a major flood.