Water damage: causes, consequences and professional restoration

Water Damage: Causes, Consequences and Remediation

A Water damage in your own property can cause significant financial and structural damage. Whether through pipe burst, natural events or defective equipment - quick action is crucial to minimize consequential damage. Here you can find out how water damage occurs, what risks it entails and how professional water damage restoration from RanoTec can help you.

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The most important for water damage restoration

  • Water damage can have various causes, such as a burst pipe or natural events
  • Turn off the electricity immediately
  • Contact a specialist company

What is water damage and how does it occur?

Water damage occurs when water enters building structures uncontrollably. This can happen due to obvious causes such as a leak or flooding, but also due to hidden problems that develop slowly. The most common causes include:

  • pipe burst or leaky pipes: Aging pipes, frost or material defects can lead to leaks or complete pipe breaks.
  • natural disasters: Heavy rain, flooding or melting snow can cause water to enter basements or ground floors.
  • Defective devices: Washing machines, dishwashers or aquariums with leaky connections can release significant amounts of water.
  • structural damage: Cracks in walls or roofs allow rainwater to penetrate the building structure.

What consequences can water damage have?

Water damage can have serious consequences for the building structure and the living environment if it is not repaired in time. The most common consequences include:

  • mold growth: Damp walls and floors provide ideal conditions for mold, which can be harmful to health.
  • damage to the building structure: Water can cause wooden components to swell, weaken concrete and cause plaster to flak off.
  • Electrical hazards: Water can cause short circuits or fires if it comes into contact with electrical installations.
  • loss of value of the property: Untreated water damage can significantly reduce the value of a building.

How do you detect water damage early?

Not all water damage is immediately obvious. You should look out for the following signs:

  • Damp spots: Especially on ceilings, walls or floors.
  • musty smell: An indicator of hidden moisture or mold growth.
  • Peeling paint or wallpaper: Water beneath the surface often causes damage to the wall covering.
  • Increased water bill: A sudden increase may indicate an undetected leak.

Immediate measures in case of water damage

If you notice water damage, you should act quickly:

  1. Turn off the water supply: Turn off the main water valve immediately.
  2. turn off electricity: Turn off the power in the affected areas to avoid short circuits.
  3. Document damage: Take photos of the damage for the insurance company.
  4. Contact a specialist company: Contact an expert like RanoTec immediately to avoid further damage.

Professional water damage restoration with RanoTec

The experts at RanoTec are available to provide you with expertise and advice in the event of water damage.

  • Leak detection: Using the latest technology, we can precisely detect even hidden leaks.

  • Drying: Our tailor-made drying processes reliably remove moisture from affected areas.

  • Mold remediation: We remove existing mold and prevent its formation through targeted measures.

  • Claims management: We coordinate the entire claims process and communicate directly with your insurance company to make the process easier for you.

Please feel free to contact us here. We look forward to seeing you!

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