The Dangers of Ignoring Water Damage

4/14/2021 (Permalink)

A burst pipe, cracks in your foundation, an overflowing bathtub, flooding, sewage backup, and several other events can all cause water to accumulate inside your home, and that water slowly penetrates both the structural and decorative components of the house, causing significant damage if it is ignored.

We all know life gets pretty busy at times, and it can be tempting to leave issues such as water damage for a later date, but that would be a mistake. It can actually be dangerous to ignore a water damage situation. The long term effects of ignoring water damage can lead to other problems:

MOLD AND MILDEW

If you ignore the damage caused by even a minor leak, chances are you have mold, mildew, and plenty of bacteria growing in your home- mold, mildew, and other microbes thrive in damp environments. Mold can cause health effects, depending on the species.

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

Water-soaked structural components will only continue to deteriorate over time and can put the safety of inhabitants at risk. It is also far more costly to repair than cosmetic damage. If you think you have structural damage caused by water, contact a professional renovation company for an assessment and prompt remediation; this intervention will be critical to protecting the value of your home.

ELECTRICAL 

If you have experienced water-damaged walls or ceilings, there is a good chance that electrical wiring has been affected. Exposed wiring is dangerous all by itself, but when there is water involved it becomes a serious risk. Professionals can handle these kinds of issues safely and quickly so that you can have peace of mind. 

Call mold remediation experts if anyone in your home is experiencing these symptoms. They can help you determine if you are experiencing an infestation, and find the source of water damage, too. Keep in mind that depending on the type of mold that has established itself, it could remain in the bloodstream for months after it is no longer in your home, so you never want to ignore it. The best way to guard against risks such as the ones we mentioned today is to stay on top of water damage and handle it when it occurs.

If you have had a leak, flood, or any other type of household water damage and that damage has gone unmanaged for too long, contact our team here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties immediately. We’ll ensure that affected areas are thoroughly dried and cleaned, and we will perform comprehensive sanitization to ensure mold, mildew, and microbes can’t affect your health, as well. We have all the skills and equipment needed to get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. This franchise is independently owned and operated.