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There is a rancid smell of mildew and mold, the wooden flooring is rotted, and your basement is flooded. This is a scenario that nobody wishes to experience in their house. Your house is possibly the single largest investment you will make in your life. In order to protect that investment, you have probably installed sturdy locks on your doors, bought home insurance, and even installed a security system to make sure intruders stay out. But what do you do to prevent your house’s structure from crumbling due to water damage? Be proactive.
It is crucial to stay on the lookout for potential water damage. Detecting a leak before it causes devastating damage can save you thousands of dollars. To help you stay mindful, your friends at Tidal Wave Response have put together this article on how to spot water damage before it becomes a devastation.
Check the Floors
Next time you see some water on the floor, do not just wipe it away and move on. Puddles of water, especially around appliances like refrigerators and washing machines can be a sign of a leak. If neglected these leaks can turn into ruptures that can flood and destroy your property. Tile and wooden flooring can crack, buckle, or warp from water exposure and carpets will dampen, soften, and smell of mold and dampness.
Look for Stains
Leaky pipes and drains inside of your flooring and walls are harder to detect than leaks on the surface such as those from appliances. They can be detected, however. Water stains around the bathtub, toilet, sink, and other locations with known water pipe installations are the most obvious signs of water damage. Other signs of water damage include cracks in your drywall as well as soft spots. Additionally, as drywall is saturated, the paint on them can lose adhesion and begin to peel.
Take a Look Outside
Water pipes and drains run throughout your home, but the source of water is from outside. Take a look at the exterior of your house and look for pools of standing water. Poor drainage in the yard as well as leaks underground can reveal themselves in the form of puddles of water. These are especially dangerous as they can threaten the foundation of your home. Another sign to look for while you are outside is damage on the roof. Look for damaged shingles, pools of water, or broken flashing.
Look for Rust and Mold
Some of the remnants of water and water damage are rust and mold. Corrosion and rust around pipes and pipe connections can be a sure indication of water leakage. Inspect your water heater and other water sources for rust. Additionally, keep your eyes – and nose – peeled for mold. Mold and bacteria can grow around stagnant water, producing an unpleasant smell.
John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them. Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.
I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.
We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.
Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…
Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.
What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!
Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive
I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.
We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…
We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…
My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.
So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!
Tidal Wave Response is your local water damage restoration expert. Call us if you have any questions or concerns about water damage in your home. Tidal Wave Response guarantees upfront pricing with free estimates and no overtime charges. Available 24 hours a day, Tidal Wave Response provides response times as quick as under 30 minutes. Do not let the water damage develop – call now for a free consultation.
We understand that the aftermath of a flood or fire can be very stressful for you and your family, so we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible.
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