5 Signs of Water Leakage In Your Home

 

Today, we would like to stress on 5 signs of water leakage you can lookout for inside your home. This is the first step to prevent possible consequences.

Sign #1: Drippage

Sometimes water dripping from the ceiling or a puddle forming (seepage through a wall or window) in the section of the house may go undiscovered for awhile. Perhaps the area or room is less frequented, but eventually, the leak is discovered and the problem resolved. However, some leaks may not appear as leaks at first glance, and may continue undetected until a larger issue arises.

Take note of places where the presence of water would not be considered abnormal. Sinks, toilets, the laundry area; these are places where water in a home can be commonly found, and because we wouldn’t think twice of it, an actual leakage could actually, already be present.

 

Sign #2: Stains/Spots

These come in different shapes, sizes, and colours (their outline is usually brownish or yellow). With that in mind, stains and spots are more visible on light-coloured walls/ceilings with sufficient lighting. Walls or ceilings that have a darker shade may need closer inspection to determine if there is potential water leakage.

Sometimes, these discolourations are subtle and hard to spot or may be behind furniture and thus unseen, so do a thorough check of your home.

Spots may also mean something else…

 

Sign #3: Mould/Mildew

If you can see mould or mildew, it most likely means that there is a leak somewhere. Mould and mildew usually appear
as clumps of dark spots on walls.

You should be able to remove them by yourself, but over a course of time, they are likely to grow back if the water leakage is not treated properly.

 

Sign #4: Bubbling/Cracking/Peeling Paint

Probably one of the more obvious signs of water leakage on the list, paint on walls that have bubbled, cracked, or peeled, indicate that moisture has somehow entered the walls.

However, sometimes the damage is not due to water leakage inside or behind the wall but caused by nearby moisture. Determine if the affected paint is indeed due to water leakage from the inside or behind of the wall; is this section of the wall exposed to moisture?

 

Sign #5: Musty Smell

Not all signs of water leakage may be visible. Moisture inside walls never fully evaporate, giving off a stale, musty odour over time.

Fortunately, these smells are often accompanied by other signs, so it is easier to notice.
Unfortunately, if the smell is the only sign, the leakage may go unnoticed for a long time.

 

Conclusion

Hiring a professional waterproof contractor or waterproof specialist in Singapore to inspect and provide the best solution for waterproofing your home is an investment that will guarantee the job is a job well done; Let us help you protect your household and workplace. We are experienced in waterproofing needs for homes and industrial and commericial buildings in Singapore, and are always ready to help in preventing, if not fixing your water leakage issues or water seepage issues. Our waterproofing solutions include pu injection, pu grouting, water leakage detection, concrete repair, spalling concrete, external wall repair, pitch roof waterproofing, metal roof waterproofing, pu grouting (pressure grouting), RC roof acrylic (water membrane), RC roof torch on membrane, RC gutter waterproofing, rope access work, window resealant & glass panel facade waterproofing for window seepage or leakage.

If you require any service that wasn’t listed above, please feel free to call us and check.

Reach us at +65 6677 2233 or email us at [email protected] and we will respond within 24 hours.

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