Common Places Where Water Damage Starts | SERVPRO® of Hayward

6/12/2023 (Permalink)

Think you may have water damage in your home? Here are some tips from SERVPRO of Hayward to find the source.

Water damage can occur anywhere in your home, which makes it one of the more frustrating home damage situations. To make matters worse, it can also happen quickly and quietly.

If a water leak or situation develops slowly, it could spread for a long time before it is eventually noticed by you. By knowing where to look for water damage around your home in the Hayward area, you can stop a problem before it gets out of hand.

Check out the areas below around your home often in order to help your house stay dry.

Up on the roof. When was the last time you gave your roof a thorough inspection? Chances are that it’s been awhile. Your roof is vulnerable to water leaks whenever it rains or snows, leaving your attic wet and your walls compromised.

A tiny leak might be difficult to discover right away, but eventually that tiny leak will lead to a widespread water damage situation.

When water enters your home, it doesn’t just stay in one location. It has the ability to drip and seep through your attic, ceiling, walls and floors. Once it gets behind your walls, your risk of experiencing a mold problem increases drastically.

Your bathrooms. Of course bathrooms are on this list! Our bathrooms are the rooms that use water the most often, so the potential of experiencing water damage in them is quite common.

Investigating a mysterious puddle or tracking down the origins of a dripping water line can help prevent any damage from getting worse. It is also important to lower your humidity and dry out your bathroom often to reduce your moisture levels.

Another important task is to inspect your plumbing systems regularly. Doing so can help you catch the beginnings of a pipe leak or a worn seal that is about to break.

Your water-reliant appliances. Dishwashers, washing machines and even refrigerators use water every day to help us perform our daily tasks and chores. Appliance leaks can be particularly frustrating because they can be hard to spot if the leak happens below or behind our heavy appliances.

Even though it may not sound super pleasant, you should get in the habit of pulling your appliances away from the wall on occasion to check for water spots and signs of mold growth.

You can also do a quick check before firing up any of your appliances by running a hand along them to check for moisture or drips. Another way to greatly reduce your risk of experiencing an appliance leak is to avoid letting them get outdated. Older appliances tend to leak or malfunction more often, so do your best to ensure you have the most reliable equipment in your home.

If you do end up suffering water damage, your SERVPRO of Hayward team will come to the rescue!

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