Freezing temperatures can cause costly water damage, both seen and unseen. Facility managers must protect pipes and respond quickly in case of emergency, a restoration professional says.

According to This Old House, about 25% of home insurance claims filed from 2018 to 2022 were due to water damage or freezing, second only to wind or hail damage. The average claim for water damage or freezing costs nearly $14,000, and according to FEMA ...

As East Texas braces for potential winter weather, experts advise homeowners to insulate pipes and cover outdoor faucets now to prevent costly burst pipes

Alabama braces for damage as a winter freeze looms. State Farm alone reported over $10 million in claims from 2024-June 2025.