01/25/2026
❄️ Winter Water Damage Alert: Protect Your Home from Ice Dams & Freeze Damage
With freezing temperatures hitting Northern Virginia, now is the time to protect your home from costly water damage. Ice dams and frozen pipes can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your ceilings, walls, and drywall - but most of it is preventable.
What Are Ice Dams?
Ice dams form when heat escapes through your roof, melting snow that refreezes at the roof edge. This creates a dam that forces water under shingles and into your home, damaging ceilings, insulation, and drywall. You might notice water stains, sagging ceiling sections, or actual dripping - all signs of serious damage occurring above.
Critical Winter Safety Checklist:
✅ Disconnect all outdoor hoses NOW - Water trapped in hoses can freeze back into pipes and burst them
✅ Keep cabinet doors open under sinks during freezing nights - This allows warm air to circulate around pipes
✅ Let faucets drip during extreme cold - Even a slight drip keeps water moving and prevents freezing
✅ Check your attic insulation - Poor insulation contributes to ice dam formation
✅ Clear gutters and downspouts - Clogged gutters worsen ice dam problems
✅ Remove snow from roof edges if safely possible - This prevents dam formation
Already Seeing Damage?
Water-damaged ceilings and drywall don’t fix themselves - and delaying repairs can lead to mold growth and structural issues. Evergreen Contracting Services specializes in repairing freeze and ice dam damage:
• Complete ceiling and drywall repair/replacement
• Water damage restoration
• Insulation improvement to prevent future problems
• Professional assessment of hidden damage
Don’t wait until small problems become major headaches. If you’re seeing water stains, sagging drywall, or have experienced frozen pipe damage, we can help.
📞 Call Evergreen Contracting Services: 703-244-5263
Over 20 years serving Northern Virginia with quality, code-compliant repairs. Licensed, insured, and ready to restore your home.
Stay safe, stay warm, and protect your home this winter!