Look Out for Sneaky Water Residential Damage | SERVPRO® of New Center/Highland Park

Water damage poses many threats to your property, one of the most dangerous being its ability to remain unnoticed. You might believe that if water enters your Highland Park house, you’ll notice it immediately, but this typical problem is more of a hidden disaster.

Detecting water damage in its most common hiding places is a proven method to avoid problems such as leaks, mold and costly losses. There are various places around your home you’ll need to keep an eye on to guarantee water doesn’t find a place to hide and wreak havoc on your home.

Keep water damage at bay by paying close attention to these important areas:

Your roof. Going up on your roof to check for damage is a duty that no homeowner enjoys, so it’s no surprise that water damage may occur quickly here.

Leaks on your roof grow gradually, making it easier to overlook these problems even when performing routine maintenance. This makes taking a close look and knowing what to look for even more critical when it comes to water damage.

Your Highland Park attic may potentially sustain water damage that originates on the roof, creating a different hidden problem. Excess moisture and poor ventilation are a recipe for disaster that can quickly cause roof leaks to form pesky mold growth.

In your bathroom. It should come as no surprise that water damage tends to lurk in bathrooms. It’s common for leaks to form in the bathroom because there are so many gadgets utilizing water.

Examine your sink for wet spots at the base and your faucet for leaking water. Check your toilet and bathtub for problems like water puddles and excess bathroom moisture.

Never assume bathroom water damage will be obvious, and make sure to snoop around for these issues regularly. It’s also helpful to keep your plumbing in good shape and schedule maintenance when you run into any issues.

Other appliances. When water damage strikes, household appliances can rapidly shift from a benefit to an annoyance. If it was hiding behind or under your appliances before you discovered it, the damage might be even worse.

When searching for damage near your appliances, make sure to move the machine out of the way so you can get a good look at the entire area.

Remember to inspect your appliances for problems before and after each usage to ensure no problems arise when you can’t see them. It’s also helpful to retire your aging appliances as soon as you can so you can avoid damage from malfunction and defects.

Dealing with a water emergency? Our SERVPRO specialists can be on the scene of the disaster ASAP to restore your water-damaged home!