4 Signs of Water Damage To Watch For

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

Careful inspection of copper pipes is crucial to extend the life of your plumbing system

4 Signs of Water Damage To Watch For

Leaking pipes are just one of many signs you need to have your building's water system inspected before a pipe break upends your business. Early detection is key to keeping damage and repair costs to a minimum. A thorough inspection of your property’s plumbing system and equipment can identify if that toilet backup is a one-off issue or the beginning of a more serious problem. Professionals can check for signs at these four points:

1. Foundation Damage
The foundation of your property in Rockvale, TN, is literally holding up your company. Plumbing problems can result in foundation cracks and movement, structural problems, and cracked walls and ceilings, in addition to more serious damage to the plumbing system.

2. Water Pipe Damage
Undetected leaking pipes can rupture and lead to extensive damage to the floors, walls and ceilings. This leaves the door open for mildew odors and mold infestation. Visible signs of water stains and bulging ceiling tiles or walls are evidence of a pipe break that may call for professional help.

3. Copper Pipes
Careful inspection of copper pipes is crucial to extend the life of your plumbing system. While durable, in less than two years a copper pipe can develop pinhole leaks caused by substandard water quality. Inspecting and repairing or replacing these parts before they cause damage can extend their life and keep your future repair costs down.

4. Sewer Lines
You may miss the visual signs of a problem since these pipes live behind walls and crawl spaces or in basements. Cast-iron lines are meant to last 25 years and beyond, but they do fail. Gas odors, sewage backups and blockages, mold water discoloration, and slow drains are all signs of a damaged cast-iron sewer line. Get a plumbing team to your business immediately to inspect these issues and head off a potentially expensive repair.
SERVPRO is Here to Help
Plumbing problems caused by leaking pipes may eventually be a problem at your commercial property. Early inspection and detection with the help of water restoration professionals can save you headaches and money both.