Bridgeview, IL – 5 Signs of Hidden Plumbing Leaks | Water Damage News 

Do you suspect a leakage in your building’s plumbing? Here are some signs to look out for.

Unfortunately, most people tend to underestimate small plumbing leakages. What they fail to understand is that the slightest leakages can result in plumbing emergencies. However, when considering the money and time needed to repair a minor leak, one should consult a professional restoration company like ours.

If left to stay, minor leakages can result in mold growth, which harms human health, as well as the structural integrity of a building. To make things easy for you, we have put together a list of signs that show there is a plumbing leakage, simmering somewhere beneath the surface.

Let’s break it down.

1. Spike in Water Bills

A sudden spike in your water bills doesn’t necessarily allude to an increase in your water usage. However, it can be a sign of a plumbing leak hidden from your eyes. To make things easy for yourself, compare your current water bills with what they were six months back. They can tell you how long the leak has been around, which can help you ascertain the extent of damage, it may have caused.

2. Pungent and Musty Odors 

Accumulated water from an old plumbing leakage results in a strange musty odor. If you have cleaned your bathroom completely, and still the smell exists, chances are that there is a plumbing leakage, somewhere in the bathroom. If you suspect a leakage around the sink, look for pooling. Also, with your hands, inspect the woodwork for any moisture.

3. Ceiling Stains 

If there is a plumbing leakage in the first-floor bathroom, watermarks will appear on the ceiling of the room underneath. The watermarks can also appear on farther ceilings and walls since water spreads far and wide.

4. Floor Water Damage 

Water doesn’t usually accumulate on the bathroom floor. However, if the water is allowed to settle on the floor, or if there is a floor leakage, floor water damage can take place. A stained, cracked or buckled bathroom floor is a sign that plumbing has started leaking, somewhere beneath the surface.

5. Mold Growth

As discussed in the opening paragraphs, one of the most common outcomes of plumbing leakage is mold and mildew growth. Regardless of how much time, money and energy you put into cleaning your bathroom, a leaky pipe can give birth to mold and mildew. The area surrounding the hidden leaky pipes is usually damp and serves as the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew to develop. If mold and mildew are visible on the non-shower walls, and corners, let it be known that you have a plumbing leakage.

If you want your plumbing to stay intact and free from leakage, make sure not to ignore any of the signs mentioned above.

If you have recently experienced leaky plumbing, water damage or mold growth, visit our website now and get in touch with our professionals.