Dealing with water damage can be disastrous sometimes, making it that much more important to catch it as quickly as possible. Although, we know this is much easier said than done. Water damage is pesky and tends to go unnoticed until the property damage has already been done. You may be thinking that you have heard something like this about mold, and that’s because a large reason people get mold damage is because of untreated water damage. This is in the worst-case scenarios and makes unfortunate water damage that much worse. To prevent this from happening to you, it’s important to know the signs of water damage. That way you know what to keep an eye out for and can get the problem solved as quickly as possible. Time truly is key here when it comes to how bad water will damage your home. To learn more about the many signs of water damage, keep reading below.
Puddles or Pooling Water
Sometimes we accidentally leave the faucet on too long and overflow the bathtub, or sometimes we step out of the shower without drying off all the way. These are instances where a puddle of water might end up on the floor. However, if you notice a puddle of water and brush it off as being one of these kinds of instances, but come back a few hours later and notice a puddle in the same spot, you may have water damage. This kind of scenario usually comes from there being a leak in the home. This leak could come from a broken pipe, plumbing issues, and many other causes. The important thing is to locate the area that the puddles keep showing up in and have a professional from Tri-County Restoration, Inc. check it out for you.
Dark or Wet Spots
Water damage does not always show up in puddles from leaks, they also can show up in your walls through dark or wet spots. Usually noticing a dark or wet spot on your walls or ceilings means that you have a water damage problem or a mold damage problem. In the worst-case scenario, you may even have both. We weren’t kidding when we said water damage frequently leads to mold damage.
Your Utility Bill Has Increased Significantly
You probably only run water when you need it for everyday activities. Thus, your water bill is more than likely pretty stagnant every month with little to no changes. But, if one month your water bill seems to be significantly higher than usual and your habits have not changed, you probably have some water damage. In the case of a leaking pipe, you are going to be losing more water than you signed up for. When this happens, don’t hesitate for a minute. Give our team a call so we can come on out and check out your home for you.
There’s a Musty Smell
This sign of water damage is very similar to one of the common signs of mold damage. This is due to how quickly mold will begin to grow once water damage has occurred. Mold loves warm and wet environments. And water damage will create this environment in as little as under a day when unnoticed. It does not take long for mold to grow as soon as this happens. If you smell something musky, that increases in strength the more you go closer to certain places in the house, then you may have water and mold damage.
If any of the above signs sounds like something you are currently dealing with then don’t wait any longer, reach out to our team at Tri-County Restoration, Inc. today. Dealing with water damage can be stressful, but it’s better to deal with it rather than let it turn into mold damage too. At this point, it isn’t even just about the damage but the claims you are going to have to submit. Save yourself the hassle and let us handle everything for you. To learn more about signs of water damage, or about our many services at Tri-County Restoration, Inc., give us a call today at (888) 906-0188. We are looking forward to assisting you!
About the Author: Tri County All Restorations
