Suspect Water Damage at Your Home or Business?

8/17/2020 (Permalink)

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The following information is valuable to property owners and residents who may be suspecting water damage in the City of Ventura, or any other location. Knowing the signs to watch for and prioritizing taking care of any damage immediately is much more cost effective than ignoring the signs. Early detection of water damage in buildings is much less expensive to repair right when the damage is noticed. DON’T WAIT!!

Water damage can be a huge issue in a person’s home and can often cost thousands of dollars. While sometimes water damage is obvious (such as a leaky faucet, toilet overflow or burst pipe), more often than not, it is quite difficult to locate. With that in mind, here are some common signs of water damage in a home to keep an eye out for:

1. An Unpleasant Odor

There are many different potential causes of a bad smell in a home or apartment, but one that most people don’t think of is water damage. However, when water stagnates and is hidden over time, it can be a breeding ground for bacteria, like mold. This will quickly begin to smell and has been described as very “musty or earthy”.

2. Mold Growth

In addition to smelling mold and other bacteria growing, people can sometimes see it with their own eyes. Spores in the air can find their way into hidden areas of the structure of the home, and if water and dust are also present there, mold can begin to grow. It will often be fuzzy or discolored, and should look very out of place. However, mold can be tough to see sometimes as it doesn’t always appear in giant patches, and even just a small bit of mold can signify some water damage.

3. Changes in the structure

If you want to check for water damage, the structural aspects of the home are the first place to look. Walls, ceilings and floors are places that can give owners huge hints as to whether they have water damage. Look for stains, sagging, drooping, swelling, or cracking among other abnormalities.

Suffering from water damage? If so, reach out to SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura County for help!