Is Water Hiding Behind Your Montgomery County Home Baseboards?

11/19/2021 (Permalink)

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Dealing with water damage can be stressful for Montgomery County homeowners. Many homeowners may not recognize baseboard water damage. The signs of baseboard water damage can vary depending on the location and the amount of damage present. If you have carpeting, you may wonder if the baseboards of your home are water damaged. Call your local SERVPRO of Bethesda/Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase/Silver Spring for your water remediation and restoration needs. 

The following are several ways to spot baseboard water damage:

• Signs of discoloration.
• Observe water damage from walls and ceilings. If these areas have water damage, your baseboards are likely to have water damage as well.
• The smell of the water damage can lead to the discovery of baseboard water damage.
• Peeling paint and damaged wallpaper vendor.

How To Fix Your Baseboards

The first step to repairing your baseboards is to solve the underlying problem of the leak. You must first identify the water leak to stop further water overflow from coming into your home. After you have determined the source of the leak, you will have to clean and sanitize the baseboards and possibly replace them. 

Water damage to the structural cavities of your home can lead to pressing structural concerns. Baseboard water damage is a sign of a much more significant problem. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Bethesda/Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase/Silver Spring is close by and ready to respond to your water damage emergency. 

Call your local SERVPRO of Bethesda/Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase/Silver Spring for your water remediation and restoration needs. Our certified technicians can assist in replacing and repairing baseboard water damage. To learn more about our water restoration and mitigation services, click here! If you are experiencing a water damage emergency, contact SERVPRO of Bethesda/Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase/Silver Spring at 301-530-7400 and 301-588-2240. We are open 24-7 and will schedule an inspection for you with one of our project managers.