Water Damage? SERVPRO Tips For Detecting Water Damage In Springfield,SC

9/12/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can help with any size water damage claim.

SERVPRO Tips to Handle Water Damage

One little-known fact about water damage is that it often goes unnoticed. It is especially overlooked if the home is older, has been repainted, or might have an underground or internal leak. The problem is that water damage wrecks a house, and if there is enough water, mold and other microbial can take over a home, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages and even health effects that degrade your quality of life.

Water damage in the Springfield neighborhood is a common problem. Sometimes in older homes, you have to be able to discover water damages subtly to ensure that you're saving yourself as much headache as possible (plus repairs will cost substantially less). There are several big signs to look for; including just using your eyes and other senses. SERVPRO knows that it can be difficult to spot these problems all the time, which is why we always walk through a house completely to diagnose problem areas.

Here are a few of the easiest ways to spot water damage in your home:

- Look for stains on the ceiling or wallpaper

This is often the easiest, most tell-tale sign of a serious leak. When you start seeing stains on your ceilings or walls, call our professionals to mitigate your costs. We'll even prove that we've repaired the source of the damage.

- Buckled floors, walls, or ceiling tiles almost always lead to leaks

If your floors are buckling, you probably have a severe problem. Most of the time, this type of water damage is caused by slow water leaks through shower lines, water lines under the house, or even water main damage seeping up through the foundation.

-Look for cracks in the foundation or other crumbling areas

If you see crumbling wood, cracked foundations, or cracks in your walls or ceiling, this could indicate water infiltration.

-If it's a bad leak, you can often hear it

If you can sense a leak, trust your gut. Use your ears to find these kinds of leaks by turning off all electronics during a rainstorm (even your central heat/air). Usually, leaks are very prominent, distinct, and easy to locate.

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