Signs Your Bathroom has a Leak or Mold Problem

6/15/2022 (Permalink)

Mold in the Corner of a Shower

Bathroom plumbing leaks often do not become evident until damage has been done to the walls or ceiling. Subtle signs of water leaks in your bathroom often indicate the need to seek professional water damage restoration, like SERVPRO in Laguna Hills.

Subtle Signs: Keeping your Sight and Smell Alert

Though pooling water and other telltale signs of faulty plumbing may be absent, you only need to use two of your senses to detect potential water damage: sight and smell.

First, check for any changes in wall paint or wallpaper adhesion in and around the bathroom that could signify the presence of moisture in the walls. You might also notice an earthy smell emanating from the bathroom, however this can be hard if you recently cleaned it.

Another potential sign of a damaged wall is if there are stains or warped textures. If so, you can suspect that the walls had already been subjected to water leaks from your bathroom. Plumbing problems could also affect the ceiling, which then cause it to sag and leak with water that has accumulated around it.

The biggest sign of a water leak in the bathroom is the presence of mold and mildew.

Ever wondered why, despite all your efforts to clean your bathroom, mold and mildew simply won’t go away? While you might think it normal for mold to accumulate inside your bathroom, especially around the corners, it is not. Be alarmed the moment you see mold on wall surfaces located in or outside the shower area.

What to Do?

Deal with them as soon as possible! You can start by shutting off the water supply to identify where the leak might be coming from, then have a plumber take care of the problem. At the same time, be sure to consider the kind of Laguna Hills mold damage restoration services offered by a company like SERVPRO. 

Call SERVPRO of Laguna Hills/Laguna Niguel at (949) 472-8090

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