Common Causes Of Water Damage In Texas Homes

Appliances lead the list

Washing machine hoses, water heaters, dishwashers and ice maker lines cause more residential losses in Texas than storms do. They are also the cheapest to prevent: braided stainless hoses and drip pans cost less than a single service call.

Slab plumbing comes second

Expansive clay soil across Montgomery County shifts with wet and dry cycles, stressing the copper and PEX beneath the foundation. Slab leaks are the most commonly missed loss because the first symptom is often a warm floor.

Roofs, AC and weather

Rounding out the list:

• Roof leaks after hail and wind events
• AC condensate line clogs during summer
• Frozen pipe bursts during winter storm events
• Sewer backups from root intrusion
• Flash flooding and storm water intrusion