When most people think of water damage, they tend to think of basements filled with gallons of water or broken pipes spraying out hundreds of gallons of water. However, in many cases, water damage can be much more subtle. Water damage can lurk behind your walls, in your ceiling, and in the dark corners of your home. Thus, it is important to be aware of the hidden signs of water damage. At Warren Restoration in Asheville, NC, we commonly encounter severe water damage issues that grew worse over time because they went unnoticed. Below are six of the indications that your home may have hidden water damage. 
Musty Odor
If your home develops a musty odor, you should look into potential mold problems right away. A common mistake is to write musty odors off as “just the smell of the house.” But that is not the smell of the house. It is the smell of mold! The presence of mold not only indicates that you may have a hidden water damage problem. It can also lead to health problems such as allergy-like symptoms for you and the members of your household.
Peeling Paint Or Wallpaper
Just like it is easy to dismiss a musty odor, don’t be so quick to dismiss peeling paint or wallpaper in your Asheville home. This may be written off as just an “old home” problem, but peeling paint or wallpaper is a strong indicator of hidden water damage, specifically that there is water damage lurking behind your walls.
Stained/Discolored Walls Or Ceiling
Water damage that is hidden behind your walls or ceiling, can manifest as stains or discoloration. If you notice stains or discoloration in your walls or ceiling, contact a water damage restoration company for help right away.
Increased Water Bill
Your water bill will naturally fluctuate from month to month. However, large jumps in your water bill for no apparent reason could indicate a hidden water damage issue. For instance, if a pipe is slowly leaking it may be hard to notice but the leak could sizably increase your water bill by the end of the month.
Reduced Water Pressure
An inexplicable decrease in your water pressure could signal a leaky pipe somewhere in your home. This isn’t a definitive sign of water damage, but if you notice this issue, it definitely requires further investigation to rule out a hidden water damage problem.
Health Issues
Finally, hidden water damage can lead to mold growth which can contribute to persistent allergy-like symptoms. If you notice that you and other members of your household consistently have sore throats, congestion, or other similar systems, there may be water damage and mold growth in the background causing these symptoms.
Water Damage In Asheville, NC
Don’t let your home be taken over by hidden water damage issues! Remain on the lookout for the signs listed above, and, should you detect any damage, don’t hesitate to give us a call at Warren Restoration in North Carolina for our services. We’ll arrive on site quickly to begin tackling your hidden water damage.