Trust your nose! Identifying water damage before it's visible

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

Mold growth from a slow leak behind the dishwasher

You can’t always see water damage, but you can almost always smell it. Most water damage odors are hard to ignore and alert you that there is damage in your home. Odors from water damage can be noticeable immediately or can occur sometime after the water is removed. Here are some common odors:

Muddy smell: If outdoor flooding has entered the home, you may notice an earthy smell associated with lakes.

Sewage smell: If water damage in your home is a result of a backed-up sewer, you will immediately notice the odor of raw sewage.

Musty odors: Musty odors occur after the fact. This is a sign that mold is growing in your home.
The sooner you notice the problem, the sooner we can help. A highly trained SERVPRO professional can access the degree of your damages.

The assigned crew will identify the source and type of water, which determines the proper course of action. Our drying equipment controls temperature and humidity, minimizing secondary damage.

To get rid of the odor in your home, our trained and certified professionals will find the source of the odor and determine the best methods to neutralize and eliminate the odor from your home.

If mold is growing in your home, we will work to control and remove mold contaminants.

If you suspect water damage in your Eaton County, Clinton or Gratiot, Lansing or Holt home or business, call SERVPRO of Eaton County, Clinton and Gratiot Counties, Lansing & Holt at 517-541-1170