Oh No... Water is Leaking Under The Sink
As a homeowner, we all look for ways to save money. Sometimes, home repairs are unavoidable and can leave you stressed. Plumbing issues and leaks can cause adverse damage to your home. While some of them are hidden and hard to find, sink leaks are very easy to notice. If you act quickly, you can easily avoid a bigger problem causing more secondary damage to cabinets and floors. Being aware of how to notice leaks and how to resolve them immediately on your own can avoid costly damages.
How Do You Fix a Leak Under the Sink?
- First, find the cause of the leak by checking for the source of water damage under the sink.
- The leak can be from a drain line, water hose, faucet seal. We recomend drying off the area and see where the water spouts from.
- Once you find the source of the water leak, turn off the water. Water valve is usually found under the sink or close to it.
- Depending on whats leaking, this could require a trip to your hardware store for a new pipe, valve, or faucet.
- Clear the area under the sink and dry with towels and fans.
- Record every damage in detail and take supporting videos and pictures of the destroyed area and property in case you need them for insurance.
If the damage has travelled beyond wet cleaning supplies and water soaked paper towels, you may want to consider called a water damage specialist. When a leak has occured for a long time unnoticed, it can start to grow mold. This is when you will want to contact your homeowners insurance.
Major Leaks & Longtime Water Damage
Every leak is unique and requires different attention. Here is what to do if there is a lot of water flooding the floors from the leak.
- Evacuate the area before the damages are severe. Remove your pets and children from the area flooding.
- For grey or black water flooding, vacate the property and call a water damage company.
- Identify any valuables on the ground that may be damaged by the leak and remove them.
- Ensure your breaker box is turned off if you can access it. If it is located in a risky place near the flooded water, ask a professional company to switch it off from their end to avoid electric shock.
Notify your insurance company. - Contact a professional water damage restoration services company and wait for their help to avoid any risks.
Getting Excessive Water Off The Floor
When you see a pool of water on the bathroom floor by the cabinet or inside the bathroom cabinet, it’s certainly not a good discovery. A leaking bathroom sink can be a small problem but a big mess depending on the type of water. If the water is clean and clear, there may be no harm in mopping it up. If left untreated can lead to a major plumbing repair, serious property damage, and health risks.
Broken Pipes and Leaks
Water leaks vary in size and complexity. You can successfully handle some and fix them on your own while others may need the help of a professional. Once you have determined the extent of a leak and damages caused, act on it immediately to avoid secondary damages and potential health risks from mold growing.