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Water Removal Linked to Clogged Downspouts in Stony Point

10/10/2017 (Permalink)

When debris and leaves get logged into your gutters and downspouts, water can pool around your foundation and cause damage. Call SERVPRO for help.

SERVPRO Technicians Check Many Points at Which Water can Enter Your Home and Cause Damage

Your Stony Point drainage system that begins with a well-shingled roof, properly canted gutters, and adequately maintained downspouts impacts the foundation of your home if any portion of the configuration fails. Heavy rains due to severe storm patterns need to drain away from your home. If water collects inside instead, you may need professionals to remove the water.
 
Seasonally torrential rains gush from your gutters and pound a depression around your house, resulting in an urgent water removal need in Stony Point. During the autumn, falling leaves join any storm debris clogging your downspouts and causing your gutters to pull away from your roof edge. This disrupts the carefully constructed pipeline that should allow water to flow down the gutters, into the drains, and finally deposited on a downslope away from your foundation. Inches of water build up in your utility room or crawl space because of the clogs, and our trained technicians and specialized equipment are ready to evacuate the moisture to avoid water and secondary damage.
 
Over the period of a few days, North Carolina can experience several waves of soaking storms. The ground around your home becomes supersaturated as the water fails to drain away, permitting the water to build up. SERVPRO water removal teams arrive with submersible pumps and high-efficiency water extractors to pull water out of your structure. Failing to remove this accumulation is a mistake as the ground cannot absorb more, and any insulation becomes waterlogged and prone to mold growth. Vapor barriers might need repair or reinstallation if they deteriorated.
 
Any plumbing or HVAC venting near the water incursion risks compromise if the level is not reduced or eliminated. Once we remove the water, SERVPRO workers inspect the ductwork and any other mechanical systems to ensure continued operation is appropriate. If a breach is identified, we add cleaning and sealing the venting to the water removal plan. If even small amounts of moisture remain, structural materials and fixtures risk continual deterioration.
 
Post-water removal, SERVPRO technicians will review the gutter and downspout issues and recommend repairs that avoid future water accumulation crises. Throughout the process, we work with your insurer to limit your out of pocket expenses.
 
SERVPRO of Alexander & Caldwell Counties offers local residents the equipment and skilled crews to eliminate water retention problems. One call to (828) 396-1070 sets all of our services in motion on your behalf.

For more information about the City of Stony Point, North Carolina visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Point,_North_Carolina

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