How to Inspect for Water Leakage in Your Home

Posted by Peter Simpson on July 3rd, 2018

Homes are built using a variety of materials, brick-and-mortar, wooden post-and-beam, and rustic log-beams, just to name a few. But, regardless of the type of home you reside in, water is your enemy. Water, in any measure, begins to cause internal deterioration of walls, eat away at the protective layer around your electrical wires, and under the right conditions can promote the growth of deadly mold.

As a homeowner, it’s vital you know how to search your home for signs of trapped or leaking water.

Mold and Mildew

The presence of mold and mildew is a clear indicator that you have unwanted water pooling somewhere behind or under walls, ceilings, and floors. The best way to search is by using your senses.

• Look Around

If you can see mold-growth with your naked eye, the situation is dire, and you need to call a professional immediately. Your goal is to catch the problem before it advances to this stage.

Get close up in the corners where walls-meet-ceilings and walls-meet-floors. Look for signs of mildew in these areas, as-well-as under stairs and in bathroom closets.

• Take a Sniff

Mildew and mold have a very unique smell. Sniff around the suspect areas and you’ll know immediately if it’s time to call a plumber. If you have a very sensitive nose, you may need to take a few breaks outdoors in fresh air before continuing your sniff-search.

Water Usage

Choose a day when everyone will be out of the house. Turn off all water access points within your home. Wait at least a half-an-hour, then check your water meter. If it’s running, so is water, somewhere in your home.

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