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How Cold Weather Can Affect Your Roof

Cold weather causes roof damage frequently. Roof tiles and slates expand and contract as temperatures fluctuate. During the day, they may thaw slightly, only to freeze again overnight. This ongoing movement gradually weakens the materials.

Small cracks develop. Tiles become loose. Mortar deteriorates. Even slight damage permits water to penetrate the roof space, particularly during heavy rain.

The Impact of Frost and Ice

Frost penetrates tiny gaps in tiles and flashing. When it freezes, it expands, gradually forcing materials apart. Ice can also accumulate in gutters and along roof edges. Blocked gutters trap water, which then backs up under tiles or overflows onto walls. This frequently results in damp patches inside the property.

Winter Wind Damage

Strong winter winds lift loose tiles and flashing. Once one tile moves, others often follow. Wind-driven rain then enters.

You may not notice the damage immediately. Signs often appear weeks later as water stains on ceilings or walls.

Why Roof Leaks Are Worse in Winter

In cold weather, moisture takes longer to dry. A small leak can soak insulation, timber, and plaster before it becomes visible.

Wet insulation loses its effectiveness. Timber remains damp for longer. This creates ideal conditions for mould and rot to develop.

Warning Signs to Look Out For

  • Look for missing or slipped tiles after storms.
  • Check loft spaces for damp smells or dark patches.
  • Watch for staining on ceilings or walls.
  • Monitor overflowing gutters during rain.

These signs suggest your roof may have suffered cold-weather damage.

How to Protect Your Roof in Winter

Regular inspections make a difference. Clear gutters before temperatures drop below freezing. Fix loose tiles early. After storms, check your roof from ground level.

If you notice signs of water ingress, act swiftly. Early repairs prevent more extensive damage to your property’s structure.

When to Get Professional Help

Roof damage often leads to internal water damage. If moisture has entered the property, drying and repair should start as soon as possible.

ServiceMaster Restore provides professional water damage restoration across the UK. Our teams respond quickly, assess the full extent of damage, and carry out the right restoration work, even in winter conditions.

If cold weather has affected your roof or caused water damage, call 0800 021 3970, or find your nearest ServiceMaster Restore business to see how we can help today.

Expanding the Fleet in Swansea

A new vehicle hits the road in Swansea.

The owner of ServiceMaster Restore Swansea has expanded his fleet with the addition of a brand-new ServiceMaster Restore pickup truck.

This addition to his existing fleet of branded vehicles will allow Jamie to better serve a broad range of clients in residential and commercial properties across the area needing expert disaster restoration services.

Disaster Restoration from ServiceMaster Restore

Fire and Smoke Damage

Our expert fire and smoke damage restoration services help you return to your home or business as quickly as possible.

All our technicians are fully trained in fire mitigation, restoration and corrosion control, giving you the reassurance and results you need in a difficult situation.

Furthermore, acidic residue may continue to cause damage, even after the fire has been put out.

Even a small fire can cause dangerous smoke damage and create soot that needs expert removal to be dealt with.

Our professionals can evaluate what damaged items are salvageable and act quickly to save them.

Flood and Water Damage Restoration

All of our technicians are fully equipped to carry out professional extraction and drying processes to protect your assets and restore your property as close as possible to its prior condition.

Our top-notch equipment is also non-invasive and can be run quietly, so you don’t lose sleep while your home dries.

Leak Detection

We also carry out sophisticated leak detection services to identify water damage before it happens and stop it in its tracks, sparing you the cost and stress of dealing with damage from water in your property.

Our top-of-the-range and non-invasive equipment uses infrared cameras, acoustic sensors and moisture metres to identify a leak and check for moisture to mitigate potential damage and give you peace of mind.

Graffiti and Vandalism Restoration

Graffiti and vandalism can have a huge impact on your corporate image.

First impressions count, and an unsightly building could lead to a loss of business, a reduction in staff morale and a negative public perception

Our specialist products can remove unwanted graffiti from walls to signage, with a rapid response and effective restoration to get your property back to normal in no time.

Trauma Restoration

Whether you need to clean up blood, bodily fluids, drug paraphernalia and other biohazards, we’re here to help.

Once at a scene, we’ll evaluate the extent of the damage and when authority is given, we will immediately begin trauma scene cleanup and restoration procedures.

We sanitise, clean, and deodorise all affected areas for infectious pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C and Tuberculosis.

Once the infectious pathogens have been eradicated, we take all steps to return the residence or business to its original state before the incident.

Mould removal and inspection

We’re here to protect you and your property from mould damage by using advanced tools to detect and effectively remove it.

If you have even the smallest suspicion that there may be mould in your property, call the experts and we’ll be here to help put you at ease.

Sanitisation, Deep Cleaning and Disinfection Services

Prevent flu or cold viruses from stopping your commercial property with ServiceMaster Restore’s comprehensive sanitisation, deep cleaning and disinfection services and products.

We carry out room and building contamination, fogging and surface sanitisation services using BDMA-qualified technicians and specialist products that meet the Emerging Pathogen Standard to be effective against many virus strains.

This includes SaniMaster, our effective sanitising and decontamination product widely used within hospitals, food preparation areas and schools to kill 99% of viruses like Cdiff, HIV and enveloped viruses

ServiceMaster Restore Plus

ServiceMaster Restore Plus caters to professionals navigating the intricacies of property claims.

Say goodbye to lengthy claims processes and say hello to being the local hero for your customers through this hassle-free add-on to your existing cover.

Our network of restoration specialists streamlines the claims process, preventing bottlenecks so that we can all be there for the people who need our support, when they need it most, with a guaranteed same-day callout for any disaster restoration work.

This offering also ensures cost efficiency through a tangible decrease in claims costs due to our proactive approach to damage mitigation.

Don’t know what to do next? We do.

Whatever damages your residential or commercial property is facing, ServiceMaster Restore is here to help.

If you’re in Swansea and the surrounding areas, keep your eyes out for Jamie’s new truck or give him a call when you need him on 01792 439940.

Or, nationwide, we’ll be there on 0800 021 3970  in an emergency or find your nearest ServiceMaster Restore business today for support with a range of premium disaster restoration services from your local heroes.

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How Cold Temperatures Lead to Water Damage: How To Avoid It

How cold temperatures lead to water damage and what you can do about it.

With temperatures dropping in the UK, you’ll need to do a few things to keep your property safe.

But what does this mean for the safety of your property?

How the cold leads to water damage

During a cold spell, water damage is one of the biggest dangers to your home and business.

The cause of this is likely to be a burst pipe.

This commonly occurs when water in your pipes freezes and expands, leading to pressure build-up and causing them to rupture.

Flooding can also be a concern during the snow. This usually happens when frozen water thaws and leaks from pipes, gutters, or appliances.

This can damage your property in multiple ways, including causing unpleasant smells or odours, wearing away at walls and mortar, causing wood rot, and even fostering mould.

How to spot water damage

When expecting cold temperatures, look out for signs of water damage.

Keep your eyes peeled for:

  • Separations on the doors and window frames
  • Missing or cracked roof tiles
  • Intact guttering
  • Rings on the ceiling or walls
  • Signs of a leak
  • Soft or sagging spots within the flooring:
  • Cracked and warped flooring

How to prevent water damage in cold temperatures

When expecting cold temperatures and the water damage they may bring – there are some ways to optimise the safety of your property.

How to guard against damage:

  • Turn off outside water sources to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
  • Clear your gutters of debris so that any melting snow can flow away easily.
  • Inspect your insulation. Inadequate insulation could cause warmth from the house could rise into the attic, causing a damn of ice on the roof.
  • Keep windows closed where possible.
  • Lay sandbags to prevent flooding from melting snow.

How does ServiceMaster Restore help?

Should the worst happen and your property falls victim to water damage, your local ServiceMaster Restore technicians will be on hand to help with the restoration.

Our experts have the specialist skills and equipment to protect your assets and leave your property as good as new whenever possible.

And, if you choose to claim on your insurance, we work with your insurance company, broker, or loss adjuster on your behalf.

That way, you don’t have to lose sleep worrying about insurance claims when you already have enough on your plate, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

Contact your local restoration experts by finding your nearest ServiceMaster Restore business or by calling 0845 762 6828 in an emergency.

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Beware of water damage from cold temperatures

How cold temperatures lead to water damage and what you can do about it.

With temperatures in the UK dropping, you may already feel the cold snap.

But what does this mean for the safety of your property?

How the cold leads to water damage

During a cold spell, water damage is one of the biggest dangers to your home and business.

The cause of this is likely to be a burst pipe.

This commonly occurs when water in your pipes freezes and expands, leading to pressure build-up and causing them to rupture.

Flooding can also be a concern during the snow. This usually happens when frozen water thaws and leaks from pipes, gutters, or appliances.

This can damage your property in multiple ways, including causing unpleasant smells or odours, wearing away at walls and mortar, causing wood rot, and even fostering mould.

How to spot water damage

When expecting cold temperatures, look out for signs of water damage.

Keep your eyes peeled for:

  • Separations on the doors and window frames
  • Missing or cracked roof tiles
  • Intact guttering
  • Rings on the ceiling or walls
  • Signs of a leak
  • Soft or sagging spots within the flooring:
  • Cracked and warped flooring

How to prevent water damage in cold temperatures

When expecting cold temperatures and the water damage they may bring – there are some ways to optimise the safety of your property.

How to guard against damage:

  • Turn off outside water sources to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
  • Clear your gutters of debris so that any melting snow can flow away easily.
  • Inspect your insulation. Inadequate insulation could cause warmth from the house could rise into the attic, causing a damn of ice on the roof.
  • Keep windows closed where possible.
  • Lay sandbags to prevent flooding from melting snow.

How does ServiceMaster Restore help?

Should the worst happen and your property falls victim to water damage, your local ServiceMaster Restore technicians will be on hand to help with the restoration.

Our experts have the specialist skills and equipment to protect your assets and leave your property as good as new whenever possible.

And, if you choose to claim on your insurance, we work with your insurance company, broker, or loss adjuster on your behalf.

That way, you don’t have to lose sleep worrying about insurance claims when you already have enough on your plate, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

Contact your local restoration experts by finding your nearest ServiceMaster Restore business or by calling 0845 762 6828 in an emergency.