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Do You Know Where to Find Hidden Water Damage? | SERVPRO® of East Lansing/Haslett

5/9/2023 (Permalink)

 img src =”bucket” alt = " blue bucket in the middle of the living area catching water falling from the ceiling ” > Think you may have water damage in your home? Here are some tips from SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett to find the source.

Water damage has several dangerous characteristics, such as the tendency to swiftly develop and cause extensive damage. Aside from these unpleasant qualities, water damage has a habit of remaining concealed until it manifests itself in the form of mold, leaks and expensive destruction.

The best way to keep your property secure from these hidden threats is to be able to detect emerging water damage before it progresses. There are numerous spots in your East Lansing home that you can monitor to guarantee that water damage does not develop before you can intervene and avert mayhem.

Be careful of the following areas in your home as you fight to keep hidden water damage at bay:

Your roof. Water damage on your roof can be tough to spot because you may not get up often enough to notice it!

Water damage that’s hiding on your roof can also develop extremely slowly over time, so you may notice a minor leak and dismiss it, only to have it turn into a huge problem as the concealed leak goes unchecked.

Concealed rook leaks can also seep into your attic, presenting another unnoticed problem. Sneaky water damage and excess moisture paired with a dim and damp atmosphere can also create a major mold problem on your roof and inside your attic.

In your bathroom. The bathroom is a popular place for sneaky leaks to emerge. Excess moisture and other forms of water damage can form around many of your commonly used appliances.

Wet areas can appear around your sink, and your faucet may begin to drip. Pay attention to issues like puddled water, an increase in moisture and a slow drain around your bathtub and toilet.

These may seem like issues you wouldn’t be able to ignore, but without a little bit of searching, they can be hard to find! Remember to check your plumbing often so you can find these concerns before they leave you with a ton of damage.

Other appliances. A few additional items in your Haslett house might hide water damage, much like your bathroom accessories. These concerns can go unnoticed since water can creep beneath and behind your large appliances.

To hunt for concealed water, move your appliances away from where they normally sit and conduct a thorough search.

It can also be beneficial to perform a brief inspection for concealed damage following each use of your devices. It’s a good idea to retire out-of-date equipment once they reach their shelf life or start to regularly malfunction so you can keep your home safe from any hidden damage.

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

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