Signs of Water Intrusion

2/9/2022 (Permalink)

Standing water on wooden flooring.

Do you know the signs to look for when checking to see if your home has sustained a water loss? The most common signs of a water intrusion are discoloration on areas of drywall, warped flooring, peeling, or bubbling of paint, base molding separating from drywall, and the most obvious standing water. One of the more difficult signs to spot, is a strange or musty odor that you have not previously experienced in your home. These can all be indicators that you have experienced a water damage.

When discovering a new water loss in your home, time is of the essence. Microbial growth can begin in as little as 48-72 hours. Even small water damages have the potential to cause serious structural and indoor air quality issues over time. Early detection and immediate restorative response to water intrusion can help avoid costly secondary damages in your home.

It is always better in any situation to be proactive instead of reactive. Below are a few suggestions to help you be prepared for when disaster strikes:

• Always know where the main water shut off valve to your home is located. 

• Know who you home is insured with. Have easy access to the claims departments phone number. This will make for quicker claims submittal as most restoration companies ask for your insurance companies name, their phone number, your claim number, and your deductible amount.

• Have easy access to the name and phone number of a local plumber that has 24-hour emergency service hours.

• Have the name and phone number of a reputable water restoration company in your area that has 24-hour emergency service hours. 

The above suggestions should assist you in getting your home back to preloss condition as quickly as possible. Remember time is of the essence in any water damage situation.

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