Sneaky Ways Leaks Can Hide From Homeowners

9/4/2021 (Permalink)

If you discover water damage from a hidden leak in your home, SERVPRO of Conyers/Covington are here to help.

Discovering that your home has a water leak is always a frustrating experience, but if you
discover that a leak has evaded you for an extended period of time? That can be extra
annoying!

While many leaks will make themselves known quickly so that homeowners can address them,
there are sneaky places that a leak can hide in plain sight for ages until it is finally discovered—but by then, the water damage will be done.

Not only can the water damage from leaks be frustrating to have repaired, but it can also be
costly. It is estimated that household leaks account for 10,000 wasted gallons of water every
single year.

Fortunately, by checking for leaks in these common hiding places, you can be certain you are not missing any that will lead to major restoration requirements later on! Read on to get your checklist of places to inspect in your home regularly.

Places to Check for Sneaky Household Leaks

**Around your tub and shower inserts.** Did you know that splash leaks are the most common
type of bathroom leak there is? Splash leaks occur when water escapes outside of your tub or
shower door and impacts an area that is not equipped to deal with water. Often, the seal at the bottom of your tub insert will be the biggest victim, as water can work its way into this crack and damage your floor and subfloor. Caulking over this area and any others in the splash zone
regularly can put a stop to errant droplets causing issues.

**Around the base of your bathroom toilet.** Leaks from the toilet flange (where the toilet meets the waste pipe in the floor) are especially insidious because they grow worse with every flush but are often not noticed until they become severe. If you notice that the toilet rocks slightly, that there is staining around it on the floor or that there is an issue with the ground feeling spongy around the toilet, that may be a sign that you have a toilet flange leak on your hands.

**Around your outdoor spigots.** The spigots around your home are convenient when it comes
to gardening and watering the lawn, but they can also be common culprits of hidden water damage. Because these spigots are exposed to fluctuating temperatures, they can age quickly, so check the area regularly to spot any hidden leaks early on.

*If you discover water damage from a hidden leak in your home, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our water damage restoration services for homeowners.*