Bathroom Water Damage from a Leak in Naples

4/1/2022 (Permalink)

Your bathroom floor should not suffer water damage unless you purposely let water sit on it, or there is a leak.

Bathroom Leaks Can Cause Water Damage in Your Naples Home

A water leak in your bathroom, if left untreated, can cost you, especially if it leads to significant damage to flooring, walls, and paint. There are some subtle signs you can watch for to figure out whether you need to hire a plumber to fix leaking plumbing fixtures or pipes before things worsen. Also, a water damage remediation company like SERVPRO can help you dry up the water and clean up the damage, including possible mold growth.

Damaged Wallpaper or Paint 

One obvious sign of bathroom leaks and water damage in your Naples bathroom is a wall with blistering wallpaper or paint. Often, steam from showering does not typically cause wallpaper and paint to loosen. When water and moisture get in between the paint and wall, they get rid of the bond and star to separate the two, making the paint rise from the wall and fall off in pieces. The same happens with wallpaper. The adhesive used to bond the paper with the wall gets less sticky, and the covering loosens.

Damaged Walls 

A stained or warped wall for unknown reasons is a clear sign of a plumbing leak in your Naples bathroom. When drywall gets exposed to moisture, it softens and starts to bubble, eventually warping and breaking into pieces. If the leak reaches your ceiling, it makes it sag and maybe leak some of the water accumulation. SERVPRO can help you stop the leak causing the damage, dry the water up, and repair the damages done. With special tools, they can find all the moisture, plus any possible hidden mold.

Damaged Flooring 

Your bathroom floor should not suffer water damage unless you purposely let water sit on it or there is a leak. There is likely hidden water if the flooring is cracking, buckling, or starting to stain for no apparent reason. Water from the pipe right under the floor could be the cause, or it might have traveled there from somewhere else.

Depending on your bathroom's flooring, moisture can make it feel spongy and soft. Tiles might lose their stickiness and loosen, letting you remove a piece quickly and expose moisture or water under it. Your subflooring many times is damp as well.

Ceiling Stains 

If your bathroom is on the second floor, you could see a leak on the ceiling under the bathroom. Because water can also travel far distances, it is essential to check for any water stains on the ceiling below.

Locally Owned Company with National Resources

SERVPRO of Naples/Marco Island is experienced in handling bathroom leaks, so whatever the cause, they can come and fix the problem for you. They quickly act when you call them at (239) 302-5700 to restore your bathroom to its original condition.