Most Costly Wintertime Commercial Property Damages

2/25/2022 (Permalink)

As a New England based commercial property owner, you already know and have likely experienced the common causes of commercial property damage during the winter months. 

At SERVPRO of Haverhill, we’ve seen it all.

Snow and ice are common culprits and can result in all sorts of structural damage. Water, particularly from frozen pipes that burst, is another threat. Do you know what other two forces of nature wreak havoc on commercial properties each winter? 

Heads Up, Hail!

It should come as no surprise that when compact balls of ice pelt your commercial property, they’re probably going to leave a mark, especially when you consider that large hailstones have been clocked falling faster than 100 mph. Hail is known to damage vehicles and can also result in roof, siding, skylight, and window damage. 

Due to its unpredictable nature, there isn’t a ton you can do to prepare for hail. Keeping your property well maintained is always a good idea and, depending on how often your area suffers from hailstorms, you might want to look into hail resistant roof shingles. 

Worrisome Wind

Similar to hail, there isn’t much you can do to stop a wind storm from taking down a power line or felling a tree on or around your commercial property. Wind damage is a real thing every winter and so it’s best to prepare your property however you can. For example, check the health of the trees around your property and consider hiring a tree service to take down any that look as though they could be easily toppled by strong gusts.

Suffered some storm damage on your commercial property this winter? Don’t stress. Simply call SERVPRO Haverhill / Newburyport for expert storm damage remediation services.