There is a drip under the sink you have been putting off, or your water bill is running high for no apparent cause. You may be thinking that what is a small issue now will be an expensive one down the road. We would put your mind at ease on that front and put those concerns to rest.
United Water Restoration Group of Raleigh is at your service for any water damage restoration needs in the Triangle. Give us a ring at (984) 367-6988 and we will be there to help.
On its face a leak is hardly a threat: a damp patch here, a slow drip, the floor of a cabinet warping just a bit. But then you have to factor in that water has a way of being patient; it will exploit any weakness in the home if left long enough. The distinction between a simple fix and something requiring a major restoration is usually a matter of how promptly one gets around to it.
The Case for Not Letting Small Leaks Get Out of Hand
Water is not going to remain put. It will make its way along pipes, wick into the framing, soak through drywall and pool where you can not see it. What was inexpensive to put right at first can end up destroying materials you would pay thousands to put back.
Over time a leak you have let go will do its work on:
- Hardwood and subflooring, causing them to separate and swell
- Drywall that will crumble and stain
- The bottom of baseboards and cabinets as they rot
- Insulation which is rendered useless when saturated
- Wood framing that gives way and becomes a magnet for pests
- Any of your belongings put away in a closet or cabinet
Leave the water to sit and more will be affected. A job to repair one cabinet can become a matter of restoring an entire room.
Then There Is the Matter of Mold
In many instances the costs are driven up by mold. It does not take much for it to start in the seclusion of a wall or under a floor where a small leak is hidden; 24 to 48 hours of moisture is all it requires. Before you detect a stain or an odour it has been spreading for weeks.
When you have to contend with mold you are past the point of merely drying a spot. Materials have to be taken out and the area treated and rebuilt. An early repair is the easiest way to sidestep that, as it takes away the moisture mold feeds on.
A Cost Comparison Best Not to Find Out About Later
Consider a leak in the same vein as a windshield crack. Tackle it and it is a minor undertaking. Do nothing and you are replacing the whole thing.
For a modest outlay a plumber can put a stop to a leak. Put that against the tab for:
- New flooring for a room
- Rebuilding trim and cabinetry
- Putting in new drywall after the old is torn out
- Structural work on the framing
- Remediation of mold
You will find the disparity to be considerable. One is a one-visit affair, the other a project that can put your home or business out of commission for days.
Why We Are Different
Some in the restoration business will do the water work and then pass off the rebuilding and plumbing to another contractor. All that entails is extra phone calls and scheduling and determining who is doing what.
Not so with our Raleigh office. We do the plumbing detection and repair ourselves and will also do the post-restoration remodeling, from the roofing and painting to the flooring. From the time the damage is discovered to the last repair we are your single point of contact. We locate the source, halt it, dry the place out and put it back in order.
We have 15 years of experience in the industry among our staff, and our IICRC-certified technicians (certification #70177106) are backed by an A rating from the Better Business Bureau. Our services extend to all of Wake, Johnston, Granville, Franklin, Chatham and Durham counties for commercial and residential clients alike.
Do Not Let the Problem Run
It is better to address a leak before it can be called water damage. We do not give a hasty estimate but will conduct a complimentary inspection to see where the water is really going. In most cases we are on site in 45 minutes and we can do this same day.
Our lines are open 24/7, year round. We will handle the claims process with your insurance provider using our own documentation and Acorn offers financing options.
Should you see a damp spot or a drip, or even a water bill that is hard to explain, there is no need to wait for it to get worse. Contact United Water Restoration Group of Raleigh at (984) 367-6988 and we will nix the problem while it is still small.