If a water supply line breaks in your house in Irvine, CA, many items can be damaged. When water spreads, it can devastate objects like appliances and HVAC systems by rusting metal and corroding wires. It also harms furniture and the interior of your home by swelling wood and soaking drywall. Some of the damaged items are quite visible, but others can be hidden until you begin repairs.

Obvious Signs of Water Damage

When you walk into your house and see pools of water in the basement, puddles on the floors and saturated carpets, you know immediately a pipe has burst. Damage is easily seen in dripping and swelling wood, including the following symptoms:

• Wet and puckered cabinets, closet doors, pantry doors and wood floors
• Water beading and dripping from structural beams in walls and ceilings
• Discolored furniture such as dressers, bed frames, TV stands and china cabinets
• Soaked legs on upholstered furniture such as arm chairs, recliners, sofas and loveseats
• Waterlogged mirror frames, photo frames, clocks and framed art

Less Obvious Signs of Water Damage

Mold and mildew can grow in dark areas under carpets and in soft surfaces like drapes and rugs. Inside the pantry, where it is cool and dark, is a perfect place for water to be missed. The undersides of shelves can retain water because they go largely unchecked. Windows and doors that don't close properly are a good indicator that water is still there.

When you need a company to repair and restore your water damaged home in Irvine, CA, make sure they address both the visible and the less visible damage. Items made from real wood can be dried out rather than thrown out, saving you time and money after the water pipe repair is completed. Once the water has receded, swelling wood can be restored and damaged upholstery can be cleaned so you can get back on your feet quickly.

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