Discovering Water Damage Fast | SERVPRO® of Conway & Faulkner Counties

5/9/2023 (Permalink)

Think you may have water damage in your home? Here are some tips from SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties to find the source.

Water damage is a tricky form of home damage. Not only can it occur in large and catastrophic situations like floods, but it can also happen slowly with a single drip around a leaky pipe.

No matter how it happens in your Conway-area home, it can be overwhelming to deal with. The best way to prevent widespread damages is to understand where water damage typically occurs so you can help stop a problem right away.

Our team has laid out some of the most common locations for water damage below, so check it out to stay informed.

Your roof. When was the last time you were up on your roof? If you can’t easily remember, it’s time to get up there and look for signs of damage.

Gaps along your roofline, sagging sections and missing shingles all increase your risk of experiencing water damage, so it is important to address these issues right away.

If you don’t repair the damage as soon as you discover it, your home will certainly suffer during the next heavy rain. Water can easily infiltrate your roof and travel elsewhere in your house.

Water can drip and leak throughout your entire home if the leak is not caught in time. It can warp floors, soak walls and even start to affect your home’s structural integrity. In time, it can contribute to mold growth as well.

In your bathroom. Our bathrooms are one of the most used rooms in our entire homes, so it is no wonder that water damage often starts here. Each water line and drain has the potential to leak or get clogged, leaving you with a puddle and a quickly escalating situation.

Do your best to check around your bathroom often for signs of damage and try to reduce your moisture levels by running a fan or opening a window to completely dry out your bathroom between uses.

Household appliances. If you are a homeowner, chances are that you have at least one appliance that relies on water in order to function. Dishwashers, fridges and washing machines are all common culprits for causing water damage.

Since we don’t often pull these bulky appliances away from the wall, it can be hard to spot an emerging issue until it is too late. Water damage and mold growth could have been happening for a long time until it is discovered!

Run your hand along these appliances often to check for drips or lingering moisture, and certainly investigate any new puddles on the ground. If you are financially able to do so, consider replacing your appliances regularly to ensure you have the latest and most reliable technology in your home.

However, water damage isn’t the end of the world when you have SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties on your side. Just call us, and we will be there to repair your home in no time at all.

Dealing with a water emergency? Our SERVPRO specialists can be on the scene of the disaster ASAP to restore your water-damaged home!