Damage from a leaky basement, which may be particularly damaging to your home’s foundation, can be costly to repair if not swiftly addressed. Water can destroy property, erode surfaces, and cause mold to grow, but some damage from water may not be easily visible. Here are four signs that you may have water damage.

Signs Your Home Has Water

1. Smell

Stagnant water has a distinctly musty smell, usually because of mold. If you can’t see any mold growth in your garage or basement, a musty odor should nevertheless be investigated.

2. Mold

Another sign you may have water damage is visible mold growth along the walls of your basement. If water seeps into your home after rain or snowstorms, your leaky basement may develop mold. Mold grows in moist environments and should be treated immediately. A small patch of mold on basement floorboards may double in size overnight. Additionally, mold is a health risk and may cause respiratory illness.

3. Peeling & Cracked Walls

Drywall stains and wetness are possibly signs of a water supply line or leak in the floor above. Peeling and bubbling paint are also signs of drywall or foundation water damage. If the surfaces of the walls in your basement or garage are in poor condition, water may be to blame. 

4. Soggy Floors

Water damage from a leaky basement may show up on your flooring. When the foundation becomes saturated or there is a leak in your pipes, your basement floor and floor coverings will be wet and soggy. Tile flooring may chip and laminates may warp.

 

For remediation of leaky basements, consider the experts at  Hydra-Ject, Inc., in Lebanon, OH. Their team has helped basements and foundations remain stable and water-free for over 20 years. Visit their website to learn more about crack repair and waterproofing, or call (513) 615-5456 to schedule a consultation today.