{"id":12384,"date":"2023-05-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jarvisrestoration.com\/blog\/?p=12384"},"modified":"2023-06-02T12:48:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T19:48:16","slug":"top-misconceptions-about-water-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jarvisrestoration.com\/blog\/water-damage\/top-misconceptions-about-water-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Misconceptions About Water Damage\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a recent post, we talked about misconceptions people have about fire damage and fire damage restoration<\/a>. Fire damage is a frightening topic, and many people in SoCal worry about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But water damage is a huge problem for homes as well, and if we\u2019re going to spend time on myths about fire damage, we need to give the same attention to water damage. Whatever water damage problems you\u2019ve got, you can rest assured that we\u2019ll help you with our expert water damage restoration in Orange County, CA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the most common misconceptions people have about residential water damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cWater damage probably won\u2019t happen to my house\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We understand that SoCal isn\u2019t as prone to massive flooding as other areas. But most water damage happens because of internal plumbing leaks, and those can happen in any home. In fact, water damage is seven times more likely to occur than fire damage, and it\u2019s the top cause of damage to luxury homes because of the larger number of plumbing appliances and pipes that can go wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWater damage will just go away\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This makes superficial sense to many. After all, if a towel gets wet, you just leave it out to dry and the water goes away. But if you take even a moment to think about it, you\u2019ll realize how wrong this thinking is. If you spill water on paper, does the paper go right back to normal when it dries? No, it sustains water damage<\/em> that will make it warp and crinkle. The same is true of the water damage to a home. Even if the water dries up\u2014and if there\u2019s enough of it, this won\u2019t happen\u2014it will have already seeped into construction material and created serious damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you can\u2019t see it, there\u2019s no damage\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We hope most people don\u2019t genuinely believe this\u2014but too often people are willing to ignore potential water damage if they can\u2019t see anything. A large dark spot on a ceiling is a major sign of water damage, but many types of water damage can hide behind walls or behind fixtures and appliances. (Water damage behind a built-in bathtub is especially insidious.) Watch for less obvious signs such as warped flooring, mildew growth, and musty smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSmall leaks are not a big deal\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any<\/em> leak is one you need to deal with. A small leak is just one that takes longer to build up damage. Plus, where there\u2019s one leak, there are probably several others that you don\u2019t know about. These leaks will cause water damage while also wasting water. The longer you wait to have a leak fixed is more time to build up water restoration bills and mold remediation costs. Get a plumber on the job right away, and if there\u2019s water damage, don\u2019t wait to have us correct that either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe smell won\u2019t be that bad\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We wish this were true. But the growth of mold inside building material like drywall and wood will create a pretty awful odor, and it\u2019s not something you can scrub away. But you want that mold gone for more reasons than just the smell. Mold eats through building material and can release toxic mold spores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For comprehensive home restoration services you can rely on, contact Jarvis Restoration today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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