Hidden places water can hide

8/13/2021 (Permalink)

Piping underneath a bathroom sink is one of the main hiding places for water damage.

Some leaks go undetected, but cause major damage over time. One factor that may help you indicate a hidden water damage is an extremely high electric or water bill. This may be the one time a sudden increase in your bills might actually save you money in the future. 

Hidden places water may be hiding that damage your home overtime.

Behind the washing machine- Leaks can develop in the water supply lines that run to the washing machine. Since you can’t see behind the washing machine, over time a slow leak can do serious damage to the subfloor, walls and baseboards. 

Underneath sinks in the bathroom and kitchen-  If not checked regularly a water damage may go unnoticed. A slow leak in the bathroom and kitchen may damage subfloor, walls, cabinets, and baseboards. 

Under Refrigerator-A leak from lines to the refrigerator may go unnoticed, you may never see standing water behind your refrigerator. A slow leak can damage subfloor, walls , baseboards and cabinets.

Leaks from piping, roofs, and other overlooked area can cause water damages that can go unnoticed for extended periods of time.