Things that can cause fire and water damage in the winter

12/1/2021 (Permalink)

Hot chocolate. Warm blankets. Snuggling. Snow angels. Holiday decor. Christmas movies. Any of that sound familiar? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and winter. All of those things are all fine and dandy and reasons why a large part of the population loves the winter season. However, there are some things that can happen during the winter that you may not love so much.  

Fire damage and water damage are two things that can happen and are never any fun. It can be a result of a number of things, so we encourage you to be on the lookout for things that can cause fire damage and/or water damage during the winter at your residential or commercial property. In the event it does happen, SERVPRO® of Gainesville can make it “Like it never even happened.”   

Things that can cause fire damage during the winter:

1. Candles
2. Cooking
3. Christmas trees
4. Holiday decor
5. Heating units 

Things that can cause water damage during the winter:

1. Frozen pipes
2. Leaking water heater
3. Snow melting on the roof
4. Overflowing gutters
5. Poorly or non-insulated pipes 

If any of those things cause fire damage or water damage at your home or business this winter, just contact the heroes at SERVPRO® of Gainesville. We’ll come to your family’s rescue.  

We pray your winter and holiday season is emergency-free. If it’s not, just remember, SERVPRO® of Gainesville is a 24/7, 365 emergency service Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration™ company that will be there for you and your family during your emergency. Call anytime: 770-536-1010