Signs of Water Damage in Your Hoboken Home

2/15/2023 (Permalink)

Water damage tends to be invisible until the degradation of your property from long-term exposure to a myriad of external and internal sources becomes severe. This happens when moisture seeps into the structure and ruins parts of your building. For example, a leaky roof or burst pipe may introduce an accumulation of moisture which results in a variety of damages. It is important to address the issue as quickly as possible when you see signs of water damage in your Hoboken home. You may need to get help from a water damage restoration company to restore your property.

Not sure of the signs? SERVPRO can help you out:

Dark or Wet Spots
If you see discoloration on the ceiling, the interior and exterior walls, or even the floor - this is a sign of water damage. A professional like SERVPRO will be able to diagnose the issue and find out where the water is coming from. Once we’ve figured that out, we’ll restore it like new.

Bubbling, Cracking, or Flaking
If you start to see cracks, flakes, or bubbles on your walls - chances are, you’re dealing with water damage. Water seeps into the drywall creating these effects.

Puddles
This is the obvious sign. If you find a puddle of water somewhere in your home, this means you have a leak. If the puddle is under the sink - it could be a pipe issue. If it’s coming from the attic, chances are you have a roof leak. Regardless of where the water is coming from, let us help you fix it.

Water Sounds
Sometimes it’s difficult to see water damage, as it does a good job of hiding at first. However, if you hear rushing water or dripping sounds, you’ll want to get that checked.

Higher Utility Bills
A spike in your water bill without reason could also point towards a hidden leak. We can find the leak with our updated technology to help you solve the problem.

Damp Smells
A damp and musty smell is very recognizable. If you smell this, contact a professional right away. This could not only be water damage, but mold as well.

Buckling of Wood Flooring
Excessive moisture on a hardwood floor is the main cause of buckled floorboards. This can be spotted as cracks in between the boards, swelled edges, crowning, and the lifting of boards. When water is allowed to persist on your hardwood floorings, such as from a spill or a rise in indoor humidity, it leads to a buildup of moisture that makes floorboards expand, contract, or pop up.

If you’re noticing or experiencing any of the signs above, it’s time to reach out to a professional like SERVPRO of Hoboken/Union City. We are water damage restoration specialists and are ready to restore your Hoboken home back to pre-water damage condition. We quickly extract the water and then dry your property using state-of-the-art equipment.

About SERVPRO Team Harvey
SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan is proudly owned by Lance and Jennifer Harvey - a husband and wife duo that owns three other SERVPRO locations, including SERVPRO of West Somerset County, SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan, and SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel.

We understand the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened.”