Rooms Most Susceptible To Water Damage in Weaverville

1/5/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Suggests to Immediately Repair Any Leak in Your Weaverville Home

Inspect Your Weaverville Property's Water Damage Wet Spots by SERVPRO

Weaverville Water Damage is not an equal opportunity attacker. Rather, it is more likely to strike in particular rooms of your house. Learning more about where water damage is most likely to take place is important because it enables you to develop common sense plans that will prevent, or, at least, moderate, extensive property damage. SERVPRO suggests you read the following short outline regarding the four rooms that are most at risk for water intrusion:

Basement
Water always tries to seek its weakest resistance to flow by the force of gravity. Your basement is the lowest area of your property; water heaters, furnaces, and washing machines can malfunction causing water leakages. Additionally, the basement seepage can result from external forces such as a massive outdoor downpour that penetrate the walls, natural groundwater that infiltrates the basement floor, or a large scale flooding. As such, you should check your basement regularly to spot evidence of leaks or active leaks that might be occurring. Be aware of a sense of dampness or a musty odor resulting from a mold infestation.

Bathroom
The bathroom is a main intersection between drain pipes and plumbing supply lines. Plenty can go awry in this room of your property. Overflowing toilets, tubs, showers, and leaky pipes can all contribute to the onset of water damage. Additionally, the bathroom can be a zone for high humidity that triggers mold growth.

Laundry Room
The washing machine and utility sink move volumes of water. In some cases, the water supply hose could break or crack, the drain hose may dislodge from its drain exit, or the supply line may burst or pinhole. If the leakage happens while you are on vacation or out of town, the water damage could result in a flood that impacts your entire home. You should have your hoses changed every five years to stay on the safe side. Large amounts of standing water have an enormous impact on furnishings and structural materials.

Kitchen
Like your bathroom, the kitchen is a room that carries high water risk. For example, large sinks can accept and subsequently drain high volumes of water. Additionally, clogs and plumbing leaks can cause overflows and backups. Finally, ice makers and dishwashers connected to your supply lines can spill water or cause leaks. SERVPRO recommends calling a plumber or immediately fixing any leak in the kitchen. A pot to catch drips is a recipe for disaster.

Let the SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration Experts Assist You.
Although recognizing which rooms of your home are at a significant risk of water damage is important, this does not mean that you will always be able to prevent a problem from occurring. If you do experience water damage, there's only one company to call for Weaverville water damage restoration services: SERVPRO. Our IICRC-certified technicians are ready to assist you 24/7 with any water intrusion or storm emergency. From water removal to final walk-through, we guarantee our services to your complete satisfaction. "Like it never even happened."

We’re Highly Trained Water Damage Specialists

SERVPRO of Asheville East specializes in water damage restoration, the cornerstone of our business. We have extensive water damage restoration training, and our process emphasizes regular monitoring and documentation of the drying process from beginning to end. We are part of the local communities of Weaverville, Black Mountain, and Asheville and we can help 24/7. Call us at (828) 255-4535