Disaster Restoration Services, LLC

We have all heard the saying, “If walls could talk.” Well, when it comes to leaking pipes behind walls, it really would be very beneficial to homeowners if walls could, in fact, talk. Hidden water damage behind walls can lead to serious problems and extensive repairs because it often goes unnoticed for prolonged periods of time until damage has become extensive. Since our walls cannot actually talk and tell us when water is leaking behind them, how can we know when hidden water damage is occurring? We at Disaster Restoration Services want you to know some signs you can look for that indicate water is leaking behind the walls of your New Haven home. Musty Odors Leaking water behind walls will create a musty smell as it is absorbed into porous materials like wood, drywall, sheetrock, and insulation. Because areas with excess water and moisture are extremely vulnerable to mold growth, they may begin to have a strong musty odor. The odor will only grow stronger as mold grows an...