Imagine this: you’re sitting in your living room, watching your favorite show, and suddenly you feel water dripping down on you.
This could mean that your roof suddenly sprung a leak (which in most cases is not the situation) or that this leak is the culmination of a problem, which you may or may not have noticed, on your roof over some time.
Before you find yourself in a similar situation it is advisable to inspect your roof regularly to make sure that it is in good condition and hasn’t been damaged in any way. Check that there are no loose tiles or holes and that your gutters are clear. If you are unable to do this yourself, hire someone to do it for you.
What To Do If You Notice Signs Of Water Damage
If, during an inspection of your roof, you notice signs of water damage don’t waste any time – get it looked at right away. Call a roofing professional to inspect your roof and find out what is causing the water damage. Once that has been determined, have them fix your roof so that the leak will not reoccur.
Once your roof has been fixed it’s time to call in the roof water damage professionals who will assess the damage and start the restoration process.
Water Damage Restoration
The extent of the water damage depends on how long the roof had been leaking and other factors related to the damage on the roof. Have your whole roof inspected for water damage because even if there was a hole in one area of the roof the water could have traveled to another area and caused damage there. You will likely see water spots on the ceiling and you may even already see signs of mold.
Mold Caused By Water Damage
If you witness signs of mold caused by moisture from the roof water damage make sure to have a professional water damage expert take care of it as soon as possible because it is not only a matter of aesthetics, mold can be dangerous to your health.
Professionals will inspect your home for mold which could be out of sight, in the HVAC system for example. Water damage experts will also dry the water and salvage any of your belongings that have been damaged by the leak. It is imperative to have this take care of as soon as possible before the water smell in your belongings cannot be removed.
A water damage restoration professional will help get your house back in order and make sure it is safe for your family to live in no time.
Speak To A Roof Water Damage Expert
If you live in San Jose and have experienced roof water damage to your property, give us a call to discuss how our qualified licensed technicians can help you with roof water damage solutions.