Water Damage From The Second Story Of Your Lebanon Home

5/3/2017 (Permalink)

Water Damage And Your Home

Water damage and flooding from the second story of a home can happen when you have an upstairs laundry room or bathroom. Water can overflow from the sink, toilet, or bathtub, a pipe leading to these fixtures can burst or develop a slow leak, or your washing machine can leak.

It is obvious where some sources of water damage come from, but if you have a slow leak from a pipe, for example, you might not see the damage until it becomes visible from downstairs. For more urgent flooding, turn off the water in your Lebanon home to prevent even more water damage. No matter how much damage you have, you should call the professionals at SERVPRO to help you clean up the water and repair your home.

Detecting An Upstairs Leak
When you have a slow leak from a pipe upstairs, you likely won’t notice until you see signs of water damage. You may see discoloration on the walls and ceiling under the leak. Remember that water flows wherever gravity takes it, so where the discoloration is might not be where the water is coming from, but rather the lowest point in the ceiling.

Water leaking from an upstairs pipe can pool inside your ceiling, making it sag and potentially collapse. If it is sagging, you might have a leak which is extensive to deal with, and it's best to avoid the area until you are sure of the extent of the damage.

Flooding From Sinks, Toilets, And Bathtubs
When one of these appliances overflow in an upstairs bathroom, it has the potential to send quite a lot of water throughout your home. The first thing to do is shut off the water at the source or by using the emergency valve.

The water should not be turned back on until the issue is fixed. SERVPRO’s trained technicians can ensure that the water is thoroughly removed, and if the water has entered your walls, there is a chance that mold can grow. SERVPRO therefore also checks for mold and cleans that up as well if necessary.

Electrical Hazards
Flooding from your second story, unfortunately, sends water downwards, influencing the electrical system of your home. Watery can run through walls and affect wall outlets or can go through light fixtures. Wet electrical wiring creates a hazard either way, and it is best to shut off power until you can be sure that all electrical components are safe and dry.

Do not touch any wiring or electrical components which are wet before shutting the power off. Electrocution is possible when water and a live current are present. If the wet wiring trips your breaker, don’t turn it on again until you get the all clear from the professionals.

SERVPRO of Wilson County understands that water damage from your second story can involve many factors, so they check for everything from electrical problems to mold. Give them a call right away at (615) 449-5000 if you realize you have an issue with water damage in your home.