Signs Of Water Damage From The Parson Restoration Experts

Are you on the housing market in Parsons for a new home? If so, we have some advice for you, especially when looking at older homes. Every year in the U.S, about 1 in 50 homeowners will file a water damage claim, making water damage one of the most common disasters to affect homes. When a home has not had proper water damage restoration, there can be a whole lot of problems hiding behind walls, in the ceiling, or even under the floors. Before you get into a home that may have water damage, here are some signs you should look for that indicate there may be, or had been, a problem. 

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• Listen: First, one of the downsides of a new home is new sounds. Some sounds can keep you up at night, and some can indicate that the home needs water damage restoration. Some sounds you should be on alert for are dripping or a hiss of running water, or the sound of water filling in the toilet when it is not in use. If no faucets are turned on and no appliances are running and you can still hear sounds of water, the home should be inspected for water damage.
• Smell: We all know that strong, musty, pungent odor that is associated with mildew and mold growth. Mold and mildew grow where there is a supply of moisture or, in other words, water damage. Sometimes we brush this smell off as just an ‘old home smell,’ but these odors should not be ignored. Instead, they should be a red flag that the home needs water damage restoration in order for the smell to go away. 
• Look: Water will eventually begin to discolor the materials that are being exposed to it, especially in walls and ceilings. Water spots, stains, and discoloration are all indications that there is a problem. Water spots can appear in many different shapes and shades, often growing in size or getting darker in color over time. Not only is discoloration spots from water unsightly, but it is also telling of damage or a leak occurring where you can’t see it. 
• Feel: As you are walking through a home, pay attention to the floors. If you feel an area that you are walking on is soft, that could mean there is rot in the floor beams from water damage. If you see peeling or bubbling on the walls, feel them to see if they feel soft or even wet. When water builds up behind walls, it will start to push its way through causing bubbling under the paint which then leads to peeling and cracking. 

Since water damage is so common, you should have all your senses alert to any signs that there is an ongoing problem that needs to be resolved. Getting into a new home and then immediately needing water damage restoration is overwhelming. If you think there may be a problem, ask for an inspection before you purchase a home. The good news is All Clear Services provides water damage restoration services that will leave your home, new or old, as if the damage never occurred in the first place, so if you need help with water damage, give us a call.