A water leak in your home can be dangerous and cause a lot of damage. It is important to be aware of the common causes of household water leaks so you can feel more prepared in an emergency. Still, often we don’t even notice when water is secretly damaging our homes and have trouble locating the source of the issue.
Here are a few places water damage may be hiding in your home!
Next to a Shower or Bathtub
Plumbing connections running through walls always have the potential to develop a leak. Whether it is your shower or bathtub, you may not even know anything is wrong until water begins pooling beside it or the floor around it becomes spongy due to a rotting subfloor.
Behind an Outdoor Faucet
Exterior faucets are a common place for leaks to occur because they connect to a water pipe beneath the siding of your home, which is a difficult place to make a secure connection. If a leak were to happen here, the water would run down the inside of the wall, which can significantly damage sheathing and framing members before anyone even notices.
Beneath the Dishwasher
Dishwashers are sealed to keep the water inside, but leaks can develop in the joints of the water supply line that runs to the dishwasher or in the drain line beneath. You can’t see underneath the dishwasher; over time, serious damage can be done to the subfloor if a slow leak occurs. You may not even discover the damage until you go to replace the dishwasher and realize you will have to replace the floor underneath it.
Behind Drywall
When a pipe bursts inside your drywall or you’ve experienced massive amounts of rain or flooding, water can leak into insulation, causing harm to electrical outlets, mold growth, peeling or bubbling paint, and other issues.
If you suspect your home is suffering from water damage, it may be time to have a professional leak detection specialist come out and determine the cause.
Inland Empire Leak Detection offers free leak inspections to our customers in the Riverside, CA, area. We will come to your home and outline the best course of action for your unique circumstance; whether that be a concrete slab repair, repiping, or emergency leak repair, we have the tools and knowledge to get the job done quickly and efficiently!
Contact us at (951)442-5339 to learn more about our services, or set up an appointment with one of our specialists today.
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