Signs of water damage will eventually be hard to miss: mold growth, damaged house inventory and belongings, structural deterioration. However, early indicators can sometimes be more difficult to identify.
We will elaborate on these signs in this post.
Because the effect and extent of water damage inside a property (especially houses) is very time-sensitive, companies that deal with water damage remediation operate on a 24/7/365 basis to get to the scene ASAP.
The earlier signs of water damage are identified by the homeowner and help is summoned, the less complicated and costly the ultimate ramifications will be.
Here are some early warning indicators to be aware of:
- Signs on walls: Sagging, saturated drywall is obvious. More subtle signs of water leakage inside walls, however, include paint that is bubbling and/or peeling. Cracking may appear in drywall as well.
- Changes in flooring: If water is seeping into subflooring due to leakage or a saturated foundation – tiles may loosen without explanation or any noticeable wetness.
- Musty odors: These are the giveaway to mold growth somewhere in the house. Mold doesn’t grow without the presence of moisture. That most likely means that there is a plumbing leak somewhere or water seeping in from outdoors.
- Stains and spotting: Walls may exhibit stains or spots that may be permanent or appear and then fade. These may be mere discolorations or obvious signs of mildew or mold that indicate hidden moisture inside a wall—a leaky water supply line or roof leakage that has migrated down into wall voids, for example.
At Steamaster Restoration LLC, water damage remediation is our profession. To learn more about the advance signs of water damage, you are more than welcome to give us a call or submit a message through our contact form.
