When Should I Call The Professionals After Water Damage?

10/27/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage should never be taken lightly as it can cause a variety of health issues as well as ruin your belongings and seriously endanger buildings’ structural integrity. However, it can be hard to determine the extent of your water damage after you first suspect that it may be present, and this can make it hard to know when you should call the professionals after you suspect, identify, or experience water damage to your home or business. 

Do you think you may have water damage at your residential or commercial properties? Read on to discover when you should call the professionals if you are suspicious of or certain that you have water damage. 

Suspected Water Damage

Has a water stain appeared on your ceiling or another sign of trouble that you think may indicate water damage? It may be worth investigating the suspected water damage on your own before calling in professionals to address it.

It’s good practice to inspect your home carefully every few months for signs of water damage, which include flaking or peeling paint, water stains on the walls or ceiling, puddles or moist spots, and bowed walls. All of these visual signs point toward water damage, and the more that you see, the higher the likelihood of increased damage severity. Stains from mold or dried spots also may indicate that water damage is or was present and may not have been correctly addressed in the past. 

After taking note of any and all signs of suspected water damage, it’s time to call a professional to come in and assess the signs that you’ve noticed as well as pick up on any others that may have missed your eye. It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to water damage and calling a professional is always a smart idea.

Identified Water Damage

Are signs of water damage obvious and glaring? Especially if you see live mold, big stains, or compromised structural integrity, call the professionals right away after identifying definite water damage. It’s hard to know the extent of the damage from a simple visual assessment, so it’s integral for you to get professionals on the scene as soon as possible to survey the situation and tell you what to do next. It may not be safe for you to remain in the building if the water damage is extensive enough, and this is hard to know without having professional eyes on the damage.

Whenever you suspect or identify water damage, call SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville at (615) 242-9391 to have the damage assessed and properly repaired and restored. If you believe the water damage warrants an emergency, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re available to address emergencies at any time of day or night.