{"id":3081,"date":"2019-12-24T09:25:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T09:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3081"},"modified":"2019-12-24T09:25:07","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T09:25:07","slug":"our-uninvited-friend-water-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/our-uninvited-friend-water-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Uninvited Friend – Water Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDon\u2019t you wonder how certain people have managed to end up at the same event you\u2019re attending? How did they even know about it, let alone have they been invited? It can\u2019t be, they must be a plus one.\u00a0<\/span>
\nWell, this is my exact movie script when it comes to that unsightly image developing like a bad photo on my wall. The dreaded water damages.<\/span>
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\nWhat is Water Damage?<\/b>
\nIn my trying-to keep-calm version of explaining, it is damage that has been caused by water that has entered where it should not have. For the technical summary, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a> to read. It instills many unwanted problems through rust, mold, and rot.<\/span>
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\nFirst Signs of Water Damage.<\/b>
\nThere starts to be an aroma that hangs around and you can’t quite place it. Damp musty smell, like when mold begins to form. The paint will also start to peel ever so slightly, lifting at the edges, crinkling and bubbling.\u00a0<\/span>
\nStains and an odd color, which wasn\u2019t the one you chose when you first painted, start to creep into the corners and spread like a slow lava. And then, of course, a water bill that is double the usual monthly invoice is a sure sign there is a leak somewhere.<\/span>
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\nCauses of Water Damage.<\/b>
\nNatural disasters are a nightmare for homeowners, they come unexpectantly and with a force. Heavy snow, rain or floods cause damage and water to collect in basements.\u00a0<\/span>
\nBasics around the house like fixing damaged pipes, leaking roof areas and unclogging toilets or bathrooms with hair in drains. Repairing leaking dishwashers or washing machine hoses, any foundation cracks you might see, all add to preventing it from happening again or ever.<\/span>
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\nRestoration after Water Damage has Occurred.\u00a0<\/b>
\nThe first step to fixing the problem is acknowledging it\u2019s there and catching it early. Then get a professional in as soon as possible to assess the damage and help with advice on how to move forward. Click here <\/span>https:\/\/sandiegodryexpress.com\/<\/span><\/a> for a reputable recommended company.<\/span>
\nNow you need to get rid of the excess water that has pooled up somewhere and messing up your lovely home. Companies bring in pumps and special vacuums to suck up the water. Once all the water has been dried up, they will start to dehumidify and hopefully get your house back to normal.<\/span>
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\nCost Involved to Fix Water Damage.<\/b>
\nLike with most things it\u2019s tough to give an exact figure without knowing all the factors involved. Clean water leak, as opposed to sewage damage, could increase the costs significantly, as well as specialized equipment that might be needed to bring in. On average you are looking at a range between $1000 up to as much as $5000.<\/span>
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\nInsurance.<\/b>
\nDamage done by water that has happened in your home is in most cases covered by your standard home owners\u2019 insurance. It is not covered however if you have not kept a good maintenance practice of the property thus resulting in the damage, or extreme cases if a flood has happened.<\/span>
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\n5 Tips for Preventing Water Damage.<\/b>
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