Warning Signs Of Water Damage In Your Apartment Complex

3/3/2021 (Permalink)

Staying vigilant about spotting damage in your apartment complex before anything serious occurs is incredibly important. While damage in your home typically only impacts your home, damage in your apartment complex creates a high likelihood of more than one apartment experiencing the aftermath of an unexpected disaster since units are often above, below, and beside other units. That makes it easy for scenarios like water damage to impact both one apartment’s floor and another apartment’s ceiling, etc. 

As a commercial property owner, avoiding experiencing the havoc of water damage going down in your apartment complex should be a top priority. We’ve gathered a few warning signs to look out for so you can address any damage before it becomes an issue that impacts any more units than its origin apartment. Make sure you educate your tenants on signs of water damage to be on alert for so that they report any suspicious warning signs to you as soon as possible.

1) Pooling water or puddles

If you or one of your tenants notices pooling water or puddles, especially near big appliances like sinks, toilets, showers, radiators, washing machines, or dishwashers, you should investigate the source of that water right away. Water should never be collecting on the floor, ceiling, or walls of your apartment complex, and noticing water appearing frequently in one place is a clear sign that something is amiss and should be looked into. 

2) The sound of dripping water

Although you aren’t always able to spot visible water damage, sometimes you can hear it. Is your sink suddenly really leaky or do you hear water dripping but you just can’t identify where it’s coming from? Either you or a professional should inspect the apartment where the sound is coming from as well as perhaps the nearby apartments to identify where the dripping water is and what it’s coming from. 

3) A musky mold smell

Does an apartment suddenly smell musty or like rotten socks? You’re probably dealing with a mold problem. A rotting smell indicates that water damage has likely already occurred and instigated mold growth, which is an additional mountain you’ll have to tackle as well as resolving whatever water damage caused the mold growth to begin with. If you can visibly see mold, you’re also in trouble. That should be addressed as soon as possible because of the potential health and safety ramifications that mold growth could have for your tenants.

4) Discoloration

Are there any discolored spots on your walls, ceilings, or floors that look like water streaks or are just suspiciously abnormal? These may be a sign of water damage or mold growth. These may appear inside or outside of your apartment complex, and if outside, they may indicate that your gutters are overflowing and need to be checked out. 

Have you noticed any of these warning signs of water damage in your apartment complex? You should have them checked out in short order if you have, and our disaster restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville can assess the damage and dry it, restoring your complex back to its former condition if necessary. Give us a call at (615) 242-9391 whenever you discover a warning sign that needs to be investigated. 

No matter the time of day, our highly trained local technicians are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, and are able to respond to emergencies and less pressing situations in minutes. You can read more about our water damage restoration process here. This franchise is independently owned and operated.