Roof Leak Safety

4/6/2022 (Permalink)

Roofing shingles missing after a storm and caused water damage to this home in Williamsville.

Staying safe during or after a water damage is especially important. Whether it was caused by a roof leak, creek overflow, or a sink line break. There are many dangers hiding in several types of situations and being stay safe is necessary!

Tips to keep safe following a roof leak:

A roof leak has many different hazards. The first thought of some homeowners is to climb a ladder to see what is wrong. Is it a gutter issue? Is ice built up and leaking? Did shingles blow off the last time it was windy? Always call a roofing company to assess, tarp or fix the issue immediately. According to the World Health Organization, each year there are more than 164,000 emergency room visits and three hundred deaths each year from ladder falls. Once the source has been fixed, SERVPRO of Amherst/Clarence can act quickly to minimize damage and to begin to dry out the structure.