Water Damage Oxford, Norway and South Paris

ServiceMaster has been a fixture in the Oxford, Norway and South Paris Maine community for almost 35 years. We have been providing emergency service for water damage, fire damage and mold since the late eighties. From our location in Oxford we have grown and expanded to add a facility in Auburn and Falmouth. We are proud to be locally owned and operated and an active member of the community.

If you have a water damage, it is important to contact a company like ServiceMaster as soon as possible. Most water damage losses end up being insurance claims. Burst pipes, ice dams, appliance failures are all sudden events which are generally covered. However, groundwater and ongoing maintenance issues such as a hot water heater that has been leaking for years typically are not covered. It will all depend on the insurance policy. It is always advisable to review your policy periodically.

Best ways to keep from having water damage:

Check pipes and shut offs - Making sure pipes are maintained and also water is turned off to outdoor spigots during the winter will help stress from being put on the pipes that might lead to them bursting.

Maintain thermostat temperatures above 50 degrees – While the thermostat may read 50, it can be considerably colder down by the floor. By making sure the thermostat read 50 degrees, it ensures that all areas can maintain a temperature above freezing.

Install good drainage around foundation – Keeping water moving away from the foundation so it doesn’t cause cracks.

Replace supply lines to toilets and appliances every five years – They aren’t meant to last forever and most manufacturer’s recommendation is to change them every five to eight years.

Periodically check roof and insulation is adequate – Roofing material will deteriorate over time.

Clear snow from roofs and along foundations where snowmelt can get in – Meltwater can get up and over foundation walls if it is piled too high against the outside wall of a home.

Well maintained properties are less likely to experience a water loss. If your home or business in the Oxford, Norway of South Paris area has water damage please call ServiceMaster at (207) 539-4452. We have 24/7 live answers and crew that are on-call.

Proper documentation is critical for managing your claim. We will work with your adjuster and carrier to make sure the entire job is done consistently to the standards.

We also service the Bethel area, the Lake Region and the Lewiston/ Auburn area. For other disaster services besides water damage see www.smfireandwater.com.