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How to Find Hidden Water Damage in Your Home?

August 12, 2019

Thankfully, the cost of water damage repair in Santa Rosa hasn’t become an expensive affair. This has been possible mainly because of the competitiveness that the multiple companies bring into the industry.

Every other organization that deals with water damage repairing tends to outperform its competitor by providing the best services at a relatively cheaper cost. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t wait until the damage is already done. When there’s a leak in your home, it’s easy to ignore its importance. But don’t be late. Remember that more delay in repairing would lead to higher expenses.

You might think that calling up a water damage restoration technician would be a waste of money. Instead, you may want to take care of the situation on your own. But, when it comes to detecting hidden water damage, more often than not, the services of an effective water damage restoration service provider proves to be more fruitful than any other option.

Why Should You Look Out for Potential Water Damaged Areas Even When the Damage is Not Evident?

We understand that in certain situations, it might become a tough task to get hold of a technician. Maybe the holidays are going on, and you are out of your house. One fine morning, you came back from your vacation, and got under the shower to release all the stress out of your body.

In the meantime, without your knowledge, water starts leaking through your bathroom pipelines; and gets accumulated onto the internal surface of the wall. After spending a few weeks like this, one sudden day you fall sick, and doctors found out that it’s the mold that has caused your illness.

But, wait for a second, where did the mold come from? Well, are you not aware that the accumulation of water or moisture can lead to mold growth? Now that you are aware of this general rule of thumb, what should you do? The best way to stay away from these situations is to successfully find out the areas of leakage or the surfaces that have been exposed to some minor to serious water damage.

Testing Your Bathroom for Any Possible Water Damage

Follow the instructions provided below for being able to detect any possible water damage:

  • The shower door can be one of those hidden areas that might leak water without you being aware of it. To test the waterproof abilities of the shower door, splash a mug of water around the door. If you notice the flow of water from behind the frame, it is a sure way to be confirmed about the area being exposed to some serious water leakage. In such a situation, call up for some expert help before it gets out of control. Preventing water damage in the first place is always better than curing it altogether.
  • If you ever lose a tile or two around the tub area, call a technician; as this can be evidence of water damage caused by water leakage from the bathtub.

Whenever you need any water damage restoration services, our team of expert technicians at Bravo Restoration is more than ready to get your requirements sorted.

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