Signs That You May Have Storm Damage to Your Home

9/18/2021 (Permalink)

Sustaining storm damage to your home is never a fun experience. While some damages are certainly more severe than others, whatever the issue is, you will want to have it quickly addressed in order to avoid the issue compounding and creating more damages down the road.

Unfortunately, many damages can be invisible until they become severe, even with performing storm inspections after each one moves through. Fortunately, there are still some signs that damage may present, and if you know what to look for, you can often catch them much more quickly.

What to Look for That May Indicate Household Storm Damage

A damp, musty smell. If water damage is seeping into your house somewhere, you will often notice a damp or musty smell in the area where it is present. This is extremely common in basements or attics that may have leaks around their perimeter that have yet to be noticed, so if things start to feel damp in any of your rooms, you may want to look more closely.

Warping wood around windows or doors. If there are issues with the weatherproofing seals around your windows and doors, water may be seeping in from the outside but not showing up on the inside of the home. However, if you notice the windowsills or door frames becoming warped, swollen or otherwise misshapen, this can be a sign that there is water leaking in somewhere that should be addressed.

Damage to your ceiling in the home. If you do not have attic access, it can be difficult to do a full inspection of your roof after every storm, as checking the attic is always recommended. However, if you notice dark or sagging spots on the ceiling below the attic, this is a good sign that you might have roof damage that has led to a leak.

Peeling paint. Moisture damage will manifest in a number of ways, and peeling paint is one of them. Paint will begin to peel due to moisture and humidity, especially around where the ceiling meets the wall.

If you suspect storm damage in your home, we can come check it out and help you get to the bottom of it. You can call us any time to receive quick service from our expert technicians—get in touch today to learn more.