How Do I Spot Water Damage In The Bathroom Of My North Nashville Home?

10/10/2022 (Permalink)

How Do I Spot Water Damage In The Bathroom Of My North Nashville Home?

Unseen water damage can lead to several problems in your North Nashville home. A small, unchecked drip can create the perfect living conditions for a mold colony while pooling water in your walls very well could cause your structure to become unsafe - and you might not even be aware of it!

Your bathroom is the most likely place for an occurrence like this, with your kitchen running a close second. Let’s discuss some things to watch to help you spot water damage in your North Nashville house.

What Are Some Telltale Signs Of Water Damage?

That old, musty smell we associate with a basement - like wet newspaper or soaked cardboard - is a telltale of mold infestation. Mold loves dark, damp places, so some spots in your bathroom are ideal for mold growth. Under your sink and around your toilet, it is poorly lit and tends to retain moisture. That’s a recipe for trouble. Depending on how soon you catch it, the damage may be pretty minuscule and require very little from you; you may be just in time to prevent severe damage to your house.

• If you start seeing discoloration or other types of stains on your walls, floors, or ceilings, it is often a sign that there is a slow and persistent water leak problem. 
• The swelling of walls, ceilings, or floors is a more glaring and alarming change. Most of our homes are made of wood, a material that can absorb a certain amount of water which will cause swelling.

How Can SERVPRO Of North Nashville Help If I Have Water Damage To My North Nashville Home?

• When your Nashville home has water damage from flooding or leaks, call SERVPRO of North Nashville immediately before the leak has caused more damage. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we are highly experienced and motivated to get your Nashville home or business back to normal quickly and correctly.
• With all of our crews being IICRC certified, our water removal technicians know how to manage new and older homes in the Nashville area. The water removal and cleanup processes are completed over a few days, depending on the extent of the water damage and other factors, such as possible mold growth. 
• We will document the drying process to assure you and your insurance provider that the job is done correctly.  

Please refer to our Water Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.

At SERVPRO of North Nashville, we are water, fire, and storm damage experts. We can help restore your belongings after any disaster and are proud to serve the North Nashville area! 

Call us today for help with any emergency or cleanup project at (615) 876-9551.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.