Water Damage on Ceilings: 5 Signs to Look Out From the Ground

April 9, 2021

Water damage on ceilings can completely degrade the strength of the material. The material is designed to be lightweight and dry. However, the moisture adds extra weight to the material, causing the ceiling to collapse. Luckily, it is easy to recognise water damage on ceilings.

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Here are 5 signs to look out for water damage on ceilings:

1. Water Stains on Your Ceiling

A leak in your pipes can cause water stains on your ceiling. It is easy to recognise water stains on the ceilings. Inspect the areas that are close to your plumbing. If you notice water stains, it might mean there are water leaks. Fix these water leaks to stop further water damage.

2. Sagging Ceiling 

Water damage can cause sagging ceiling Leaking water pipes, leaking roofs from ingress moisture coming from outside to inside the roof space. This can be caused by storm damage, cracked tiles and excessive rain. 

3. Ceiling Cracks

Water damage can also cause ceiling cracks. It is easy to notice cracked ceilings. However, you might not notice them in the rooms or areas that you do not use regularly. That is why you need to inspect your ceiling regularly. You can check for wet patches on the ceiling. And fix minor water damage immediately.

4. Brown, Rusty, Stains

Furthermore, water damage can cause brown, rusty‚ stains on the ceiling. These stains can be a sign of a current or previous water leak. Check if there are water leaks in your home. Fixing these water leaks can help stop water damage on your ceiling.

5. Weird Smell

Water leaks can lead to mould and mildew growth on your ceiling. As the mould grows, it can affect the indoor air quality of your home. Mould or mildew growth produces a weird smell inside your home. This is a clear sign there is water damage on the ceiling.All these signs can lead to serious consequences in your home.

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Kleen Slate Services is a WA based cleaning and restoration business. Once you notice one of these signs in your home, contact Keen Slate Services for water damage restoration of your Perth home. Get in touch with us here.

Lewis Harriman

Lewis Harriman is an award winning entrepreneur. His business, Kleen Slate Services was named Business of the Year at the 2019 RKCC Mineral Resources Regional Business Awards. Certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, he provides Methamphetamine property testing and decontamination cleaning, all property restoration services, trauma and crime scene forensic clean-up, as well as range of cleaning services to domestic, commercial and industrial properties. He is a strong advocate for supporting local business, being members of BNI, Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce and Rockingham Business Sundowners.