First Signs of Water Damage

5/31/2020 (Permalink)

When experiencing a flood in your home or place of business early action is key to prevent as much damage as possible.

1. Check the Floors: On wood flooring look for cracks or buckling or a warped floor. On carpeting look for wet spots, gradual
2. Look for stains: Water stains can appear on the floor around appliances such as your bathtub, sink, and toilet as well as on walls and flooring. If the stains appear in an unusual place that could indicate a leak in a pipe. Beware also of cracked drywall or drywall that is soft to the touch\
3. Inspect Outside: Take a look at the exterior of your house. Keep an eye out for standing pools of water. This indicates that there is poor drainage, gutters aren’t transporting water enough from the house or leaky rain gutters. These issues pose a threat to the foundation of your house