What Damage Can a Leak in the Ceiling Cause Knoxville Homes?

10/26/2021 (Permalink)

When a pipe burst and causes water damage in your home, you need the services of SERVPRO water damage restoration technicians. Call now!

A persistent leak can be highly damaging to Knoxville properties in multiple ways. 

A disturbing fact about small leaks in your residence is that you might not notice them for days or even weeks. Persistent drips can work their way out to the surface materials, and by this time, have caused considerable damage to the structural cavity.

Deterioration of Building Materials 

The exposure of building materials to water damage in Knoxville homes can be more than these structural elements can withstand over a long period. As building materials deteriorate and erode, the need for controlled demolition becomes greater. Demolition of moist materials provides direct access for drying tools to reach the damaged areas.

Needed Repairs of the Plumbing System

Once the plumbing system is visible, often the leak is easy to detect. When locating the problem is more challenging, we can trace the severity of the water damage to its worst points and often find the breach. With a general contractor license, our SERVPRO team can perform the necessary plumbing repairs to get this utility recharged and pressurized for use in the home.

High Levels of Moisture Damage 

Clearing out lingering moisture from the ceiling cavity can be a focal point for our responding technicians. Over time as a plumbing fixture leaks, the entire surrounding area can become saturated and damaged by these damp pockets. With these surface materials removed by the controlled demolition process, we can access moist materials with drying equipment like:

• Axial air movers
• Dehumidifiers
• Positive/negative pressure systems

While there are hundreds of causes for water damage in area homes, situations like ceiling leaks can be disastrous for the property. With the expertise of our SERVPRO of Rocky Hills / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville water restoration professionals and our general contractor license, we provide comprehensive recovery services. We are available anytime at (865) 862-8907.