Springtime Surprises: Weird Places Water Damage Can Hide in Your Home

We are loving this beautiful spring weather in Georgia. Spring is a time for fresh air, blooming flowers... and finding surprise water damage? 

Unfortunately water has a way of hiding in odd spots in your home.

Here are some areas you need to check this season for water damage to your home:

• Behind Your Walls – That small discoloration on your wall or ceiling might be hiding a major pipe leak.

  
  

• Under Appliances – This is a big one. We get a lot of calls regarding leaking appliance such as refrigerators (ice machine), dishwasher and washing machines. At least quarterly move them to inspect around the area and look for moisture (or mold).

  
  

• Inside Air Ducts – Moisture in your HVAC system can lead to mold growth. We often see this in unconditioned crawlspaces that are also improperly encapsulated.

  
  

• Around Windows – Spring rain loves to find its way under old window seals and caulk that's old and has dry rot. This can be easily fixed with new windows, seals or new caulk.

  
  

• In the Attic – Winters in Georgia are bizarre. Freezing rain, sometimes hail, sometimes a tornado, occasionally snow! Your roof may have formed a leak during the winter storms which could be causing damage you haven’t noticed yet. Another thing to note-- your attic is hot, if you have mechanical items in your attic (such as an HVAC unit or ducts) they can condensate inside on the inside and outside of the duct work causing mold to form.

  
  

We know that surprise water damage is a homeowner's worst nightmare, but keeping your eye out and catching it early can save you a huge headache (and costly repairs). If you start to notice musty smells, warped flooring, or staining it's time to give First In Restoration a call.

Why You Should Call First In Restoration

Water damage doesn’t wait for a convenient time that's why First In Restoration offers 24/7 emergency service, fast response times and expert restoration to get your home or business back to normal as quickly as possible. Whether it’s a small leak or a major flood, we have the tools and expertise to handle it all.

Call First In Restoration at 470-748-0225 or visit www.firstinrestoration.com—because when water damage strikes, you need the best team on your side.

Your attic is hot, if you have mechanical items in your attic (such as an HVAC unit or ducts) they can condensate inside on the inside and outside of the duct work causing mold to form.