Water Underneath My Carpet

Water damage is no joke.

Water underneath my carpet.

Wet carpet is easy to pull up though the chore is a bit labor intensive. Water seeks its own level and can leak at onr spot and not show up as a leak until it s well away from the original leak. Usually water is the culprit in which case the source of the water leak must be identified and fixed or you could end up with the same problem down the road. Homeowners who experience even a small amount of water seeping into their homes either from flooding or a broken pipe should be concerned about mold.

Squishy floors and mold may be in your future if you don t promptly address water damaged carpet. If lingering for too long your flooring will be ruined regardless of it being wood carpet or tile. Cutting into the subfloor around the moisture will give you access to any plumbing underneath. It s very possible that your leak has soaked your carpet.

If the spot is isolated away from any walls or doors you will need to pull up the carpet. At that point you can get a look under the padding and into the sub floor. Inform them immediately and keep pressing. I would get it repaired at once.

If standing water ever occurs because of a leak or a spill all carpeting exposed must be immediately cleaned and dried. It doesn t take much water for mold to grow and do a lot of harm. Before fixing the subfloor under the carpet you ll need to figure out why the subfloor became damaged in the first place. A common cause of water seepage through concrete especially in basements or below grade rooms is that the drainage isn t taking the water far enough away from the house.

The water can even cause the glue on the tiles to be destroyed. It s important to wear. It will destroy their place and will want to know. Flooding plumbing leaks can lead to harmful mold growth on and underneath your home s flooring.

Just call them and tell them it is getting worse. Carpet exposed to standing water will quickly be ruined. Additionally depending on how long the water has been on the floor it can cause severe water damage mold and mildew growth destroy your drywall and cause wood to warp. Check the gutters and downspouts outside and make sure that they aren t just bringing the water down and then into the ground near the foundation.