Tell-Tale Signs You Have Water Damage

 

Water damage is, unfortunately, quite hard to miss in the home. You can smell it, see it, and if it’s an internal source, you’ll see it on your water bill. Although you may take precautions against such things, it can still happen without warning. Anything from heavy rains, to bursting pipes, to a forgetful family member or backed-up drain. Here are some tell-tale signs you have water damage:

 

You Can Smell It

 

If you’ve ever walked into a room that smells musty or damp, trust your nose. You might just be smelling mold and mildew. This smell is similar to what you’d expect wet cardboard or paper to smell like and generally hangs heavy in wet or damp environments. Without assuming the worst, do try and find out the cause of the smell before concluding its water damage. But your nose is a great first indicator that something is potentially off!

 

You Can See It

 

Although we use our eyes more than our other senses, it’s easy to sometimes miss the visual signs of water damage. Not because you can’t see it, but because we’re generally not looking at where the damage is. You can check your walls, baseboards, and caulk in places like a bathroom and you’ll likely see mold.

 

The conditions in these high moisture areas are ripe for mold to grow. However, if you’re seeing mold in places that you’d expect to be dry, like closets, bedrooms, or living rooms, you might want to check for standing water or leaks in that area. Additionally, if you see yellowing or browning on your ceiling, you’ve definitely had water damage in that area at some point in the past. If it’s something you can’t associate with a fixed problem, then it’s definitely a cause for concern.

 

Whether you have paint or wallpaper in your home, you might see a rapid peeling as water penetrates the drywall it’s clinging to. Peeling and bubbling is a telltale sign of issues in the walls that needs to be investigated, especially if it’s sudden! Warped and broken drywall isn’t uncommon as the weight from the drywall increases as it becomes saturated to a point of failure.

 

You Can Feel It (in Your Wallet)

 

If you’re regularly seeing a higher than usual water bill, it may mean a few different things, but these spikes could also indicate that you have a leak somewhere that needs to be discovered. You can check common appliances, and the hoses, pipes, and main supply relatively easy to find any obvious leaks.

 

Call RestoPros for Water Damage Service Today

 

If the looming presence of water damage in your home sounds intimidating, or if you’ve checked yourself but still suspect there may be water damage somewhere you can’t see, give RestoPros a call today and have an expert come out and check your home. Licensed and experienced professionals can not only find any issues that exist but provide advice and services on how to remedy the problem, so if water damage is a concern, call today!