6 Ways You Can Spot Flood Damage in Your Home

Spot Flood Damage

The aftermaths of water flooding are too tiring and at times could be annoying because even after the water has been levelled down it is most possible that your property requires flood damage cleaning as it gets difficult to spot flood damage.

Some of the main causes of water flood damage other than flooding are water leaks, overflowing water resources, accumulation of water in the basement, etc. In this blog, Toms Water  Damage Cleaning Melbourne will let you know some of the warning signs that you need to look out for that we generally miss. Here’s all the help you need to spot flood damage in your property better.

6 Ways You Can Spot Flood Damage in Your Home

1. Look at the condition of the Walls

Do you have some parts of the wall, that have scrapes of wall paint dangling off them? This is not due to the aging of the wall paint but because of water leakage in the walls. In areas where there has been leak water drips through the brick and damages the wall surfaces. Sometimes you will see decolouration or bubbles and cracks in the wall paint or wallpaper.

2. Rusting on Metal

Rusting happens when the metal surface oxidizes in the presence of water. If you see your appliances like the washing machine or refrigerator getting rusted you might be looking at persistent water leakage.

3. Sagging of the floors

Sagging floor spots around fixtures or appliances such as the tub, sinks, shower, water heater, washing machine, or dishwasher are a sign of water damage. If your floor tiles do not feel sturdy or your wooden flooring has started to get soft, it is most likely that it is due to water leaking or the aftermaths of flooding and you need to call a house flood damage professional immediately.

4. Does it smell normal

Water percolation can cause the growth of mould, mildew, algae, etc. combine the water percolation with a lack of sunlight (talking about basement) you will have your walls, furniture and floorings stinking abnormal. If you smell something fishy, it is most probable that it is due to water damage.

5. Ventilation

Does the air out of your ventilation smell bad? There could be chances that your HVAC system has water percolated in it. Get into the chimneys and ducts to see if they are dry this is one of the most important parts of house flood damage cleaning.

6. Sanitation

Make sure there are no pipe leaks in the water outlets if it is so you might find dirty water percolated in the exteriors of your house. Look out for any strange damp places in your lawns and backyards.

Flood damage cleaning is a tricky thing, and it is not more or a less DIY thing. Call Toms Water Damage Cleaning Melbourne on 1300 068 194 to get same-day, onsite, cleaning.

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