Early Signs of Water Damage That Shouldn't Be Left Ignored

5/21/2021 (Permalink)

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Water damage at your business should never be ignored. The damage itself may seem minimal and, in a way, it is.

That's because the real problem is the cause of the water damage. For instance, it's possible that you have an exterior leak that's eating away at your roof. Or, water could be trickling from a damaged pipe that's about to burst.

In any case, it's imperative that you deal with water damage as soon as you see it. To help with this, we've listed the 8 most common signs of water damage to look for in your home. Read on to learn more.

1. Dampness, Leaks, Puddles

Excess moisture that never seems to go away is a bad sign. If it hasn't caused any damage yet, it definitely will soon. Besides, moisture that isn't dried up quickly enough can allow mold to grow.

2. Dripping Noises

Sometimes you don't see any leaks but you can still hear them. If you hear dripping in your home, seek out the source of the noise until you find it.

Hopefully, it's an easily fixable faucet leak. But if the water is dripping anywhere else, call a professional water damage restoration company right away.

3. Water Stains

Water soaking through your ceiling or trickling down your walls leaves dark stains. These usually look like rings on the ceiling or streaks trailing down your walls.

4. Bubbling/Flaking Paint

When moisture gets under the paint on your walls or ceiling, the paint begins to detach from the wall. As a result, the paint will blister, crack, and start flaking away.

5. Swelling, Sagging, or Cracking of Ceiling or Walls

Wood and other building materials become swollen when moisture remains on them for a long time. That's because absorbent materials like wood will soak up the water like a sponge.

You might see this in your interior walls and ceilings. But this damage can also occur on the exterior of your home, namely in the roofing and siding.

6. Musty Odors

Musty odors are usually from constant dampness or mold growth. Do your best to find out where musty smells are coming from so that water/mold damage can be addressed.

7. Increased Water Bill

Lastly, if your water bill has recently increased by a lot, and you can't figure out why, it could mean that you have a plumbing leak. That doesn't necessarily mean that the leak is inside your property where it can cause damage to the building. But it's still definitely worth it to have your plumbing checked.

Watch Out For These Signs of Water Damage

If you noticed any of these signs of water damage, we can help. Contact us here so we can restore your water-damaged building right away.