Water damage can strike anywhere. That means at home or at work. Commercial water leaks are often severe and can cause extensive water damage. It’s estimated that water damage claims are more than 50% of all commercial real estate insurance claims. Let’s look at a few of the most common causes of commercial water damage.

1. Leaking Faucets Pipes

Leaking faucets or pipes are always the number one culprit when it comes to water damage. Commercial buildings have many more faucets and pipes than a home would. The pipes are often running all over the facility as well. This can lead to extensive water damage if there happens to be a leak of any kind. Considering that people don’t pay nearly as much attention to their surroundings at work as they would at home, it’s also possible for leaks of this nature to go unnoticed for a long time. This increases the chances that water damage will develop. A water restoration company can help.

2. Roof Leaks

The roof is one part of your building that rarely gets seen, so if there is damage to the roof it can go unnoticed for a while. This can lead to roof leaks. Roof leaks are often first visible in very closed-off areas of your building, which can lead to even longer discovery times which can increase the severity of water damage. Water restoration companies can inspect your building to find hidden roof leaks that could contribute to damage.

3. Damaged Windows

 

A damaged window is a bit more obvious in a commercial building. However, if a window is damaged and it rains heavily over the weekend, you may not have any way of knowing that water is getting into your building until water damage has already set in.

4. Burst Pipes

 

Pipes can burst when there are freezing temps and the pipes are not properly insulated or warmed. The pipes can freeze, the water inside expands, and when the water thaws out again water rushes all over. Pipes are often hidden behind walls and under floors, so water damage can be extensive before anyone even realizes there is a problem. You can work with a water restoration company to repair water damage of this type.

5. Damaged Sprinkler System

A commercial sprinkler system is a great safety feature and is often required for some types of buildings, however, if the system has a problem or is damaged it could cause a flood. Sprinkler systems need to be inspected and maintained well to avoid this. If you do experience a flood, call a water restoration company to help.

If you are in need of water damage repairs, please contact Hammer Restoration today. We are here for your water restoration and clean-up needs.