Cold and Snow in Chicago Causing Burst Pipes

Water Damage Repair in Chicago by ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

After the first Polar Vortex, an occurrence we were told was a very rare event by local meteorologists, most residents and business owners in the Chicago area assumed the worst had passed us by. But then Parts Two and Three of the Polar Vortex swooped in for another round, continuing to cause a host of problems. Homes and businesses, and owners of secondary properties especially, are still dealing with damage cause by previous bitter temperatures and large amounts of snowfall, including

water damage

and

burst pipes in Chicago

. If

water damage

has occurred in your home or business, don’t hesitate to call the professionals at

ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

to come clean up to mess.

Water can exist in all three states, and can change form within a relatively small range of temperatures. With the extreme cold temperatures we’ve experienced, the water in many pipes may have frozen and caused the

pipes to burst

, most likely resulting in quite a mess and extensive

water damage in Chicago

homes and businesses.

When ice buildup impedes the flow of water in pipes, pressure builds up between the blockage and the closed faucet. Normally, we see pipes start to burst near 20º Fahrenheit, and temperatures have been below that for an extended period of time. Insulated pipes or heated pipes may have even succumbed to the extreme weather conditions this winter season.

If your pipes have burst, there are a few steps you can take to prevent further

water damage

:

• Immediately shut off the main water valve
• DO NOT use an open flame to thaw the pipes, but a handheld hair dryer may work to thaw out the pipes.
• DO NOT use any electrical appliances while standing in water.

The next step is to call a

water damage repair service in Chicago, IL

, like the experts at

ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

. Once the call is placed, we will provide:

• A speedy response
• Powerful water extraction
• Professional drying processes

We will also take steps to prevent the development of

mold and mildew

after

water damage

.

ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

works quickly to minimize damage to your property and possessions so that disruption to your family and business are minimized.

If the pipes in your home or office have burst,

call the professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons in Chicago

to take care of it. Our emergency response center is ready to take your call 24/7, 365 and get you back on the road to normal.