Indicators Your Greer, SC Home May Have Hidden Water Damage

7/16/2018 (Permalink)

A small drip from a water supply line resulted in massive water damage to a subfloor in Greer, SC.

When most people hear the phrase Water Damage, they think of flooded basements, overflowing sinks, and water pouring from a hole in the ceiling. And while those are disastrous examples of what a water damage event can look like, sometimes a less dramatic situation can cause quite a scene.

The following are some of the indicators that you may have a discrete water event:

• Musty Odors. Even the smallest puddle of water can stagnate and become an ideal location for bacterial and microbial growth. These unseen puddles can produce the musty smell that can be an indicator of hidden water damage.
• Noticeable microbial growth. Water from a loss can flow in many directions and collect in areas that may not get a lot of attention during regular cleaning. Once airborne or dormant mold spores come into contact with moisture, active mold growth can begin. Areas of discoloration or “fuzzy growth” may be a sign of microbial growth and that is being fed by an unknown water loss. If you do notice any suspected mold make sure to have, it examined by a professional mold mitigation service provider.
• Stained ceilings and walls. Water can find its way into almost any part of a building, in between the levels of an office building, behind the walls of a church, and inside a hall closet in a home. As water pools and saturates the materials, it may stain the adjacent sheetrock or baseboard. Blotches or other stains can be indicators that you may have a small leak.

If you notice any of these or other signs of a potential water loss contact a plumber to determine and repair the source of the loss, and if you are having trouble locating a plumber we can make a referral. After the cause of water loss has been fixed contact SERVPRO of East Greenville County for restoration and repair of your damaged property.