Hidden Water Damage in your Fayetteville Home

9/23/2022 (Permalink)

This Fayetteville home had hidden water damage behind cabinets and affected the subfloor

Water heater bursts or sewage backups are found quickly.  But what about water leaks that are not easily seen?  Many small, unnoticed, water leaks can cause major damage.  Appliances with slow water leaks and water lines behind walls are two of the most common sources of hidden water damage.  Call SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County if you believe or discover water damage in your Fayetteville home.  Our IICRC trained technicians will respond quickly and professionally to your home’s water damage.

When was the last time you checked behind or underneath your dishwasher or refrigerator?  If you are like me, maybe last year maybe longer.  Leaks can develop in water supply lines and drainpipes.  But because we can not see under these appliances, slow or small leaks can cause damage to cabinets, floor coverings, subfloors, and even cause mold growth.  This damage can go undiscovered for years.  In some cases, the damage is not discovered till the home is sold and a home inspector finds the damage.

There is a possibility for water leaks to develop wherever water supply lines and drainpipes are inside walls.  A common culprit is plumbing connections, the place where pipes attach to each other.  Because these pipes are hidden, you may not know there is water damage until water pools on the floor or the floor covering near it becomes soft or smushy.  There have been pin hole leaks in water supply lines that go unnoticed inside walls for long periods of time.  These pin hole leaks cause damage behind walls that lead to costly repairs.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial water damage.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, and South Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.