How Do I Check My North Nashville Home For Water Leaks?

3/28/2022 (Permalink)

Doing regular inspections of the areas in your North Nashville home that are most likely to develop water damage will allow you to take care of issues before they can become much more serious. Damp areas in any building will attract a mold infestation, structural issues, and unsightly conditions. 

What Are The Top Three Areas I Need To Investigate For Water Damage In My North Nashville Home?

• During your bathroom cleaning, check for leaks. Look in the least traveled spots, such as behind the toilet and under the sink. If you discover a leak, it will need to be fully dried after finding the source and have that repaired first.  
• Your kitchen is used more than any other area in your home. Keep an eye out for spills and leaks and clean them up immediately to ensure that wet areas are not attracting mold spores. You can experience water damage under the sink and refrigerator without you noticing, so when you inspect these spots, use a flashlight and make sure you see every corner clearly.
• Your laundry room has spots that are not cleaned as often, such as behind the washing machine. An undetected leak here can create huge issues down the road. Add that to the humidity in the air and you have a recipe for the establishment of a mold colony, buckling floorboards, peeling walls, and more. Pull the washer and dryer out from the wall regularly and make sure the areas behind them are clean, dry, and disinfected. 

Hall closets, your garage, and/or basement are some other areas where a water leak can develop.  

What Are Three Telltale Signs Of Water Leaks In My North Nashville Home Or Business?

Here are a few signs that will let you know right away that you have a water leak. 

• A visible leak with dripping water is the single most obvious way to know you have an issue. It could also appear as a watermark, where the paint is darker than the surrounding area. Flaking, bubbling, or cracking paint are also signs that you may need to schedule water damage restoration, as is visible mold, which can be light green to dark black in color. 
• Mold has a strong, musty odor which can also irritate sensitive populations, and when you detect that smell you know you have some damp conditions that need to be managed.
• Another way to know that you have a leak somewhere is if your water bill is suddenly much higher without an obvious explanation. That’s when you can start inspecting areas of your home for wet spots, a damp smell, or sounds of running water.

SERVPRO of North Nashville is always here to help you with any issues related to water damage in your home or business. Large-scale cleanups after water damage and fire are our specialties, and we are mold remediation experts, too. Contact us online or by phone at (615) 488 3752 for help with disasters of all sizes. We are faster to any sized disaster!

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