Though it may go unnoticed for months, cumulative water damage never goes away. Each seemingly insignificant drip compounds the eventual certainty that you will have to face the costs associated with water damage restoration. The invisible dripping lurks beneath a kitchen cabinet, or somewhere in a corner of the eaves. Metal pipes corrode. Cutoff valves begin to drip. A kid bounces a baseball off the roof one too many times. In the crawlspace, a PVC coupling gives way and a fine mist of near vapor begins to assault the sub floor of your home. Thus begins the eventual headache of dealing with hidden water damage and restoration complications. Examine the waterline schematics within your home. Trace the paths and use the sensitivity within your bare hands and feet to detect unusual heat or cold on surfaces and flooring. Hidden water leaks affect the temperature of surrounding objects. Check beneath bathroom and kitchen sinks. Touch the emergency cutoff valves. Look for signs of corrosion. Look behind the washing machine. Use a dust mop to check for water. Include the hot water heater and all incoming and outgoing connections. Slip into the crawlspace. Check the backsides of the exterior water taps. Use a flashlight to scan for the glitter of falling water. Visit the attic. Pay attention to any sign of mold or mildew. Slow water leaks, if caught early can be an easy repair job. On the other hand, slow water leaks can create greater permanent home damage than can a full home flooding. The price of a little preventive plumbing work is far less than that of restoring a rotted sub floor. The best water damage restoration tips acknowledge the need for ongoing inspections. A certified, fire and water damage restoration professional can provide a cost efficient inspection that may save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. Â
