Suspect a Water Leak? Here are the Signs to Look For

8/27/2020 (Permalink)

Sometimes water leaks occur without the knowledge of the homeowner. If these leaks go undetected for a significant amount of time, severe damage may occur. If you suspect you have a water leak but don’t see any visible water, here are the signs to look for.

How to tell if you have a water leak

Knowing the signs of water damage in your home can make a big difference in repair and restoration expenses. SERVPRO technicians maintain readiness on a 24/7 basis to respond quickly to floods, burst pipes, and other issues that may happen in your home, saving time and money by getting to the job site faster to address the problem. By identifying and treating problems earlier, we can help to prevent situations such as mold growth or other issues from causing damage to the structural components of your home. Knowing what to look for can make a significant impact on potential repairs.

Discolored or misshapen materials

Many materials show water damage through discoloration. Pigments used in fabrics, paints, flooring, and other surfaces can change color when they encounter water. The shape, spread, and specific color of these spots can vary depending on how much water has been released, and what materials it has already encountered. One of the most destructive processes in a water-damaged home is color bleed from one fabric to another, but a fast call to SERVPRO can help to avoid this problem.

Reoccurance of mold

If your kitchen, bath or other room seems to constantly be challenged with mold growth, this is an indication that you may have a leak that needs to be dealt with.

Unusual sounds

Depending on the severity of the leak behind a wall or underground, an unusual sound may alert you to a water leak. From a dripping sound to a whooshing sound of water at high pressure inside pipes in your home can create unique sounds when something is amiss.

Strange Odors

Several different complications of water damage can create unusual and off-putting smells. These can materialize quickly or build over time. Oxidizing metals, freshly soaked wood and other materials and mold growth can all create pungent odors in your home, which is a sign of water damage. SERVPRO technicians use multiple deodorization methods to rid your home of any unwanted smells once the source of the water damage is found and addressed.

SERVPRO of Central Phoenix helps Valley homeowners that experience water leaks, floods, and other disasters in their residences. If you suspect a water leak and have experienced any of the above, call us at (602) 386-4268.