Irrigation Systems Can Cause Interior Water Damage

7/18/2019 (Permalink)

Irrigation Flooding?

Commercial and residential flooding is most associated with floods, heavy rains, broken water pipes, overflowing appliances. Sprinkler systems can have a severe impact on your home or business.

A movable lawn sprinklers or irrigation systems can cause water damage. It does not take long to destroy the interior of your home or commercial property with not only water but the potential of mold growth if it is not treated adequately by professionals.

To prevent this from happening.

• Have your irrigation system at a minimum checked annually
• Walk around your property to see if there is puddling around a sprinkler head
• Make sure that your irrigation system delivers an equal amount of water in each area and that it does not overshoot the area.
• Make sure that you keep a close eye on lawn and garden movable sprinklers
• Do not allow your hoses to run alongside the structure of your home or business.
• If there is a leak at the outdoor water spigot, have it checked by a licensed professional

Movable sprinklers and irrigation systems do make your home or business look beautiful by caring for your lawn and gardens. However, failure to maintain and take care of these systems could lead to costly water damage and mold growth.

If you suffer from a flood, water, or mold damage, SERVPRO of Gilbert is here to help. Call our professionally trained technicians 24/7 at (480) 558-7620.