Why Emergency Water Damage Hits Keene Hard
The pattern in Keene is consistent. nor'easter flooding and ice dam water intrusion drives most of the emergency restoration calls we get. A close second is frozen pipe bursts in older homes.
Keene experiences heavy snowfall in winter and frequent storms in fall and spring, increasing the risk of flooding and water intrusion. The region's cold temperatures also lead to frozen pipes, especially in older homes with outdated plumbing systems.
Keene experiences heavy snowfall in winter and frequent storms in fall and spring, increasing the risk of flooding and water intrusion. The region's cold temperatures also lead to frozen pipes, especially in older homes with outdated plumbing systems. The dominant local driver is nor'easter flooding and ice dam water intrusion, with frozen pipe bursts in older homes showing up as the next most common cause. Category 1 water quickly escalates in older homes with poor ventilation
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