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Ice Dam Water Damage Repair in Northford, CT
11/17/2021 (Permalink)
When ice dam roof leaks cause water damage and mold growth in your Northford home, you want to take swift action to prevent damages from becoming worse.
When you need immediate assistance with ice dam water damage in Northford, CT, SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline is always ready to provide immediate, expert, cleanup and restoration services.
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Ice Dam Water Damage Restoration in Northford, CT
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With over 15 years of experience with water restoration services, SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline is your expert when it comes to ice dam water damage repair in Northford, CT.
Our team of IICRC Certified restoration technicians have all the training, experience, and resources needed to quickly restore your home to pre-damage conditions after a ceiling leak from an ice dam.
SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline also works directly with your insurance company to simply the insurance process for you. We submit all paperwork, documentation, images, and directly communicate with your insurance adjuster.
When you call SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline for water damage from an ice dam in Northford, our team is ready to make your damage "Like it never even happened."
Ice Dam Water Damage Repair Process
SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline fully assesses each property damage claim to create a unique scope of work to restore your damages, but the general process still remains the same.
1: Damage Inspection
A Project Manager inspects to determine the extent of your ice dam roof leak in Northford and creates a specialized restoration plan for your home or business.
2: Emergency Response (As Needed)
SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline is ready to respond to your emergency 24/7. Our team provides emergency services to prevent mold, further water damage, or structural issues to your property.
3: Water Removal & Cleanup
Using commercial grade water extractors, and powerful pumps, our team works quickly when you're dealing with a snow leak in your home.
4: Drying and Dehumidification
Using specialized moisture meters, thermal imagers, and advanced drying equipment, our team locates and addresses all areas of moisture - Even 'hidden moisture' behind walls or underneath flooring.
The drying process is closely monitored and isn't completed until building materials are dry.
5: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SERVPRO of Branford/Shoreline takes steps to clean and sanitize the affected areas to remove dirt, bacteria, or possible mold spores. Our team can also restore water-damaged personal items.
If your ice dam causes mold, our mold remediation specialists in Northford, CT can help.
6: Restoration
Once the water mitigation process is completed, our team can seamlessly begin the restoration process with our in-house construction division. This may include anything from minor repairs to major renovations and repairs.
Common Questions About Ice Dams
How do ice dams form?
When your attic isn't properly insulated and the temperature is above freezing, it causes your roof to become warm. If there's snow on the roof, the warmth from the attic melts snow and causes it to run to the edges of the roof.
When melted water reaches the edges, it refreezes into ice because this area of the roof isn't warmed by the attic. Over time, this process creates a large ridge of ice that continually traps water and causes it to grow larger.
Eventually, the ice dam that forms will cause melted water to back up underneath roof shingles and cause a roof leak. From here, water damage can affect walls, floors, ceilings, insulation, and even cause the growth of mold.
Can you prevent ice dams?
The key to preventing ice dam water damage in Northford, CT is to make sure that your roof stays cool or snow properly melts off of it. A few ways to prevent ice dams include:
- Making sure that your attic is properly insulated from the rest of your home and stays cool
- Get a roof ventilation system which will keep it cool
- Use a roof rake to remove excess snow from the roof before it has a chance to melt
- Use heated roof cables to melt snow
Are ice dam water damage in Northford, CT covered by insurance?
Yes, the damages from your ice dam are covered by homeowners insurance. However, insurance usually doesn't cover the cost of ice dam removal.