When water enters unwanted places, it can cause a lot of damage. This is unfortunately too true when it comes to your Vancouver home or business. Heavy rains, especially those experienced in Vancouver, need quick mitigation and action should your building be water compromised. Here are some steps to take when dealing with water restoration in Vancouver after the rains are gone.
Water leaks can not only be inconvenient, but also costly if left undetected. As part of your regular spring cleaning routine, consider checking your home from roof to basement for signs of possible leaks. Here are some common problem areas to really pay attention to.
Many people experience the need for a plumber during the cold winter months, especially during times of sub-zero temperatures. When water freezes, it expands, taking up more space than the equivalent mass of liquid water. This is bad news for pipes should water have nowhere to go and freeze. This extra volume puts forces and pressure on pipes, and older pipes can actually crack or burst under pressure.