Quick Tips to Spot Water Leaks Inside A Wall?

It can be difficult to identify hidden leaks in your home. Wall water leaks in the interior can eventually lead to wall decays that can cause costly repairs.

You can now identify water leaks yourself to save your property. If water leaks go unnoticed they can cause moisture damage, costly water bills, and mold growth.

This guide will help you find leaks in your home. Continue reading to learn how to locate leaks in your walls. Apply for a Property inspection If you see any of these signs of leakage, please let us know.

Signs of water leakage in walls:
First, you must identify the signs of water damage in your home. These are some things you should look out for when trying to locate leaks.

1. Walls that are damp and discolored
2. Paint falls off the walls
3. Stain walls
4. Cracks and water spots on ceilings and walls
5. Water seeping from the ceiling
6. Musty odour

How to Find Water Leaks in Walls
You can use the following checks to check for signs of water leakage, such as paint bubbling on your walls. These are some checks you can do on your property in order to find water leaks.

1. Use your watermeter:
Rechecking your water meters is the best way to find hidden leaks. This device is located on your property, or in your yard.

• Record the number on the water meter. It is the amount of water that your property uses in gallons.
• All water-using appliances and faucets must be turned off.
• Avoid using water at home for more than 3 hours to get accurate results.
• Then, go back and read the meter again. If you see an increase in the number, it is likely that there is leakage on your property.

2. For a change in texture, inspect walls:
When there is water leakage behind walls, you will see a bubble-like texture. As the water distorts texture, paint and water can cause bubble-like shapes and rips.

Drywall that is exposed to moisture will slide down. You can see moisture in the form of tiny bubbles or falling sections of paint.

3. Musty Smells
Even if the water isn't obvious to the naked eye, the sense of smell can detect leaks. The walls will begin to emit an unpleasant odor because the water that is trapped within them won't dry out.

4. Take a look at your water bills.
Water bills will fluctuate if there is a lot of water loss on your property. Although checking your water bills will not help you find the problem, it can at least confirm that there is water loss in your property. Professional property inspections can help you detect any leakages in your home.

5. Wet floors:
It's common to see wet floors on kitchen floors. However, it is not noticeable in carpet rooms. Touch the carpet fibers if the carpeting appears darker than the walls. If the fibers look damp and wet, it is most likely that there is a leakage behind your wall.

6. Dripping sounds:
Water seeping through the walls creates a loud sound. Listen carefully to identify any leaks in your property. You can identify the problem area by listening to the water drip after flushing your faucets.

Pro tip:
You can tell if the flooring is warm beneath your feet that it is leaking.

Conclusion:
This article does not cover all leaks, but you can still follow the signs in the blog to spot them. Once the leaks have been identified, you can identify them. Book a Home Inspection Professional support is available to assist you in determining the extent of the leakage.

GTA inspectors provides certified and professional inspection services. If you have any questions, please contact us.