The Dangers of Not Repairing a Leak in Your Home

As soon as you spot a leak in your home, the best thing you can do is contact a professional roofer to come take a look and help mitigate the damage. Ignoring any water leaks, even the small ones, can have significant and potentially dangerous consequences for your home. Act quickly and contact StormCare Roofing.

Structural Damage

Damage from a leak can cause damage to your foundation, walls, and ceiling and lead to the deterioration of the wood in your home. Water leaks can weaken the foundation and lead to cracks. This fracture can potentially lead to structural failure if enough damage is done to the foundation. Wood rot can occur when there is prolonged exposure to moisture. This weakens beams and joists that hold your home together. If the leak gets into the walls and ceilings, it can cause them to warp and buckle. This can lead to a collapse.

Mold and Mildew Growth

Breathing in mold and mildew is a hazard to your health. These damp environments made by the leak are the perfect place for them to grow. These growths cause spores to be released into your home, triggering allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues. Mold spreads rapidly so acting quickly is the best way to stop it in its tracks. Mold can further damage your home and rack up a significant bill with the efforts required to clear it.

Pest Infestations

A damp environment attracts unwanted visitors to your home. It can attract rodents and insects which, can cause further damage to your home by chewing through building materials or getting into the infrastructure of your home and weakening your home system. They also carry and spread disease.

Health Risks

As mentioned before, mold, mildew, and pests are all ways to create health risks in your home. Respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and inviting these pests in are all preventable if the leak is treated right away. Another risk that may arise is water contamination. Leaks can contaminate your home’s water supply. This poses a serious health risk if you ingest it.

Financial Consequences

Increased utility bills, costly repairs, and insurance issues may potentially all be traced back to a ‘small’ untreated leak in your home. Minor leaks can waste large amounts of water, so if you see your utility bill unexpectedly increase, it may be a sign you leak into your home. Ignoring a leak can lead it to spread. This results in needing more extensive and expensive repairs. Don’t let the damage snowball into something worse than it already is. Failing to report and address water damage in your home can lead to denied insurance claims or higher premiums. If a leak is caused by a storm, StormCare Roofing can assist with your insurance claim. Learn more about our assistance from our claims page.

Contact StormCare Roofing

Contact StormCare Roofing as soon as you notice any leaks inside your home. We offer 24/7 emergency services. As soon as you need us, we are here to protect your home. Our expert team can act fast and work efficiently to help you the best we can. Give us a call today! From inspection to installation, we guarantee satisfaction.