What is causing the water damage in your house?

When you have water damage in your home, you know just how frustrating it can be to resolve the issue. Do you know how to identify the cause of water damage in your home? While our expert team can help, there are many steps you can take as the homeowner to find the cause of the issue and help us make a plan to resolve it.

The most important step when dealing with water damage is identifying where the water is coming from. There are many common culprits for water damage in a home, including windows, roofs, chimneys, or your basement’s foundation. These areas of your home are notorious for allowing small leaks develop, which then turn into big problems for homeowners. Do you notice any cracks or rotting wood around the area of your water damage? This could be a big indicator that something is not right.

If it isn’t your home itself that is responsible for the leak, sometimes the appliances within your home could be responsible for the water damage. Check you dishwasher, water heater, laundry machine, showers, toilets, or sinks for signs of leaks. Is everything draining properly into the right area? If you see stagnant water, it could be a sign that there is a very big problem.

Once you have found the water damage and might have an idea of why it happened in that area, it is important to determine if the water damage is active or came from an old issue that has been fixed. Unfortunately, water stains can stick around long after the source of the damage has been fixed, causing new homeowners to worry about issues that might have already been resolved. If you are concerned about any areas of your home, it is important to contact an expert – regardless of if you think it is an old or new issue.

When it comes to identifying a water damage issue in your home, it is important to look at the root cause of the issue, not just the current state. Resolving issues from the source can help you save time and money in the long run, rather than just putting a “band aid” on the problem.

While you can help our team of professionals identify a water damage issue, it is important to leave the restoration and resolution of the issues to the experts.

Call us today if you suspect that you have a water damage issue in your home. We can help you develop a game plan to make your home a safe and dry place to live moving forward.

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