What Causes Water Stains on Your Ceiling in Longview Home?

7/2/2021 (Permalink)

Call us, SERVPRO of Longview, to have water stains in your home or office checked out.

Stains on your ceiling aren’t something to ignore. Instead, they are indicators of an urgent matter!

If you see water stain(s) on your ceiling, you should request help promptly.

Water stains can mean:

• Leaky pipe(s)
• Old caulking
• Problem with roof
• Poor insulation

Whatever is above your ceiling is typically the source of the moisture issue. Is your property’s roof or  bathroom above the water stain? That may just be the source of the problem. However, if you cannot determine a water source above the stain, you may have a leaky pipe.

Water seepage from old caulking or piping in disrepair are other common sources of water stains. It’s very important that damaged or old pipes are replaced to avoid leaking or “sweating.”

After a snowstorm or even a rain downpour, water stains can show up on your ceiling. For instance, rain can leak through from the gutter. Therefore, you have a roofing issue upon your property.

Sometimes, a professional may need to remove a portion of the ceiling, and possibly the wall, to completely restore and fix the affected area for good.

Remember, time is everything for stains and water damage. Applying a quick coat of paint over the stain can make a temporarily, cosmetic difference, but often time, the stain will bleed right through the new paint and there can still be mold damage.

Instead, call a professional to ensure the source of the water is correctly identified and handled properly. Ignoring the issue can lead to expensive repairs!

Call us, SERVPRO of Longview, to have water stains in your home or office checked out. We are the area’s water damage experts and are always “Faster To Any Size Disaster.” Large or small, we will restore your water-damaged property and make it “Like it never even happened.”

Call us with any needs or questions at:

(903) 238-8100