How to Spot a Hidden Leak in Your Summit Home

Hidden leaks don’t just waste your money and cause water damage; they can also lead to extensive mold growth and health concerns. Just recently, dozens of New Jersey schools were shut downdue to high levels of mold contamination in the buildings.

Now, as winter weather approaches, the potential for mold growth is very real. One leak paired with the warm, moist environment of your home can lead to spores spreading throughout the area, compromising health and causing foul odors.

To learn how to spot hidden leaks inside your home before the water damage and mold growth becomes severe, watch for these key indicators.

If your water usage goes up suddenly for no apparent reason, it’s probably not because people are taking longer showers or washing more dishes. The culprit is most likely a leak hidden somewhere inside your home, slowly wasting water and causing your bill to rise. Keep an eye on your bill and note when it increases suddenly.

Monitor your yard to see if any patch seems to stay consistently wet while the other parts remain dry. If one area stays particularly damp, it may be because of a leak inside the house or underground.

Homeowners dealing with mold growth often notice an odd odor before they see any other signs. Most describe the smell of mold as rotten or stale, like food that’s gone bad. If the smell seems relegated to one area of the house, it’s quite possible that the leak is nearby and that mold growth has already begun.

Plumbing leaks inside your house’s walls often announce their presence with cracks, water stains, bubbles, or other kinds of visible water damage. If you notice part of your wall slowly becoming more and more affected, you may need to have a professional plumber remove that part of the wall and fix the leak causing the issue.

If you hop in the shower and notice that the water pressure seems unusually low, it could be because a leak somewhere in the house is decreasing the pressure in the pipes. Unfortunately, a leak can be difficult to find if this is the only sign, so you may need a plumber locate the source of the problem.

Restoration 1 of Summit is standing by, ready to help when a leak wreaks havoc on your home. Whether the leak caused minimal problems or a large expanse of water damage, we can help dry the area out and restore your home to normal. We can also help eradicate any mold that may have grown in the aftermath of the leak.

To learn more about how Restoration 1 of Summitcan help with water, smoke, fire, and mold problems, give us a call today at 973-250-4306.