How Do I Know If My Little Rock Business Has Water Damage?

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

If you need any help, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

There are Several Telltale Signs of Water Damage, but Periodic Inspections by Trained Professionals in Little Rock is the Surest Way to Know for Certain

Water leaks are not always readily apparent, especially if they are small. They can develop slowly over time and inconspicuously damage your Little Rock business and its valuable inventory.

SERVPRO, a Little Rock commercial water damage remediation service, says that business owners can sometimes identify water damage if they know what to look for. According to our trained experts, the following signs could indicate you have a water leak:

    •    Foul musty smells
    •    Black, brown, pink, or white fungal growths on ceilings, walls, or baseboards
    •    Discolored or waterstained attic rafters and other structural components
    •    Deteriorating plaster/drywall or bubbling wallpaper/paint
    •    Buckling floors/ceilings or wall warping

As a leak progresses, these issues usually become worse and easier to detect. Unfortunately, this also means that by the time you notice water damage, it could be quite severe and expensive to repair. This is why it is always preferable to have your property periodically inspected by trained professionals so that potential problems can be spotted early.

How Can SERVPRO Find Hidden Water Damage and Locate Water Leak Sources?

SERVPRO technicians are trained and experienced in finding hidden water damage and locating sources of water leaks. They perform these crucial tasks with the help of specialized state-of-the-art detection equipment.  Some of the tools they use to perform their inspections include sensors that can find moisture in structural elements, meters that measure the amount of moisture in these components, and material-penetrating infrared cameras that can uncover water leak sources behind baseboards, walls, and ceilings. Using these high-tech devices, our experts can often find water issues much sooner than business owners.

With all that said, you should take potential water damage seriously. Routinely look for signs of water leaks and have your property periodically inspected by trained professionals. If you need any help, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.