Look for Signs of Water Damage

9/27/2019 (Permalink)

Missing or broken shingles from hail and wind damage can be quickly identified, but the effects of water damage can take longer to detect. Untreated water damage and leaks can lead to mold, which can affect your home’s foundation and structure.

Here are the most important places to check for signs of flooding, leakage, and general storm damage:

• Gutters: Check here for water buildup. If water isn’t being redirected properly, it can pool next to your home and create mold and damage to the structure.
• Ceilings: Check for water spots and yellow, copper, or brown discoloration.
• Walls: Inspect for signs of cracking, peeling, or bubbling in the paint or wallpaper.
• Check your attic, basement, and crawl spaces for mold or wood rot and leaks. This can reveal itself as a musty smell, which can occur as soon as 24-48 hours after a storm.
• Flooring: Look for gaps or curling floorboards, sagging wood that feels soft to the touch, or expansion in wood and laminate floors Expansion occurs when the materials become waterlogged.
• Roof: Cracked, curled, or missing shingles.
• Windows: Look for moisture buildup (fog) between glass panes.

Have you noticed signs of water damage after a storm? Please call SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna (916) 525-1241. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can handle your emergency.