Signs You May Need Water Damage Restoration Services
Finding water damage in your Henderson home is very unsettling. What’s even worse? Not finding water damage until it has become a very serious problem. Oftentimes water can go unnoticed because the majority of the plumbing in our homes is located in areas we cannot see. When water leaks behind walls, in ceilings, and under floor boards, it can go unnoticed for prolonged periods of time, resulting in mold growth and damage to the materials that make up the structure of your home. So, how do you know what to look for with hidden water damage? From our water damage restoration experts, here are some signs that you may have water leaking where you cannot see it:
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1. Musty Odors
We all know that smell when the wash has been left in the washing machine a little too long; it is not a pleasant one. That musty and damp odor, when not caused by forgotten wet laundry, is a good sign of water issues somewhere in the room. The longer water damage sits, or goes unnoticed, the more likely that mold will grow. Bacterial growth creates an unpleasant, mildewy, earthy smell. If you cannot see any leaking or pooling water, and if the smell is persistent or even getting stronger, it is time to call in the water damage restoration experts to find out what is going on, and get the problem solved so that you don’t have to suffer through the smell any longer.
2. Discoloration/Visible Stains
When water seeps into areas it is not supposed to be, it will begin to saturate all the materials it comes into contact with. Drywall in walls and ceilings will begin to show visible wet spots or stains once they have become saturated with water. These stains could be small spots, or large areas or discoloration. Some spots may just look wet, while others may take on a brownish color. If you notice stains, and especially if those stains and spots are changing shape, color, and size, then it is a strong indicator that there is a hidden leak and it needs to be checked before the problem gets worse.
3. Warping/Bubbling/Cracking/Drooping
When materials like drywall and floorboards become fully saturated with water, they will begin to get extra heavy because of the weight of all the added moisture. This extra weight will cause drywall and ceiling to bubble, buckle, droop, and even crack. Floorboards will begin to swell, warp, and bend. Any deformity in the structural elements (bubbling, warping, peeling, bending, cracking, etc.) of your home should be inspected by the water damage restoration experts immediately.
It is so important to be aware of the signs of water damage so you can respond right away. If you suspect water damage in your home or notice any of the above signs, call the water damage restoration experts at ERX in Henderson. We respond 24/7 to water damage emergencies in Las Vegas and surrounding areas so that we can get the problem resolved as quickly as possible. Don’t let water damage go unnoticed – let the experts at ERX handle your water damage restoration at the first sign of water damage.
