Water Damage

Water damage can go unnoticed for years, slowly but surely causing harm to your home. By the time it’s caught, it often has caused extensive problems. Water damage can cause rot to the infrastructure of your home, ruin carpets, and destroy important items.

Catching water damage early and acting swiftly with the help of a professional water restoration company is key to keeping it from becoming an expensive problem to fix. 

There are a variety of types of water damage; being familiar with them is key to spotting them early and moving decisively to repair them.

• Structural damage – Water can cause rot to wood and concrete, weakening the infrastructure of your home and ultimately putting it at risk of collapse. Water seepage can also ruin drywall.
• Sewage-related damage – This form of damage occurs when toilets or sinks are backed up and cause the seepage of toxic black water or gray water. It can not only pose a damage risk, it can also pose a health risk, so cleaning it up quickly and correctly is vital.
• Plumbing damage – Broken or leaky pipes can contribute to structural or sewage damage and can also impact the function of sinks, toilets, and showers.
• Leaky roofs – Aging or damaged roofs can develop gaps or holes that let water seep into your home, causing water-related damage.
• HVAC condensation – When air conditioning units leak, it can cause condensation to accumulate. Condensation can cause damage to your home by penetrating walls, ceilings, and floors and contributing to the development of mold.
• Mold – Wet areas of your home can contribute to the growth of mold. Mold can negatively impact air quality in your home and put you and your family at greater risk of respiratory disease, due to the toxic nature of mold.
• Insect infestation – Bugs love moisture, and damp areas, particularly ones in hard-to-reach parts of your home, are an open invite to cockroaches, silverfish, centipedes, and other pests to wreak havoc in your home.

If you’ve noticed water damage, or suspect it, call experienced professionals for help. Restoration companies can evaluate your home for water damage and suggest and perform repairs to repair the problem and deal with its cause. Homeowners should protect their investment by engaging water damage experts to assess their homes and make any repairs needed.