{"id":2464,"date":"2015-05-16T13:51:43","date_gmt":"2015-05-16T13:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-maintenance-repairing-home-water-damage\/"},"modified":"2018-02-22T12:08:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T12:08:15","slug":"home-maintenance-repairing-home-water-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-maintenance-repairing-home-water-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Maintenance \u2013 Repairing Home Water Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/static.guim.co.uk\/sys-images\/Money\/Pix\/pictures\/2013\/5\/10\/1368185500971\/Houses-in-flood-waters-in-008.jpg\" alt=\"Repairing Home Water Damage\" align=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >Home<\/a> is supposed to be a place where one can be happy and safe from all the worries of the outside world. Sometimes Mother Nature has other <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plans<\/a> for us however, and the power of the elements will often find a way to penetrate into the sanctuary of our abodes. When the outside comes in, it can cause <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Property damage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property-damage\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property_damage;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0clxv;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property_damage\" >damage<\/a> that needs repairing you can do some jobs your self if its minor damage but extensive problems its always best to have it have professionally repaired lets look a some damage you can repair and when to get a professional<span>\u00a0 <\/span>in. You can find a <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waterdamagerepairsantacruz.com\/\" target=\"\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">water damage repair company from Santa Cruz USA <\/span><\/a>to <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/london\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/london;http:\/\/sws.geonames.org\/2643743\/;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.04jpl;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/London;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/London\" >London<\/a> UK<span>\u00a0 <\/span>and they should all repair the damage the same skilled way but lets see what you can do your self with a few tools, some determination, and the right know how so you can turn back the clock and undo all of that water damage with relative ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Proper Maintenance<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The first <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Stairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/stairs\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/stairs;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01lynh;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Stairs\" >step<\/a> in dealing with water damage is to ensure that a general state of disrepair or neglect in your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> will not compound the effect. Ensure that your pipes aren\u2019t rusted or leaking, that your walls aren\u2019t bowing and peeling, and that you aren\u2019t having a problem with mold or mildew. These are all signs indicative of minor water damage, and can easily turn a small water damage repair project into a massive one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Replace and Repair Drywall<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Damage to walls is a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Common land\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/common_land;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.013c51;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Common_land\" >common<\/a> issue with water damage, but can easily be remedied. Minor water damage and bowing can be fixed by cutting out the damaged drywall and applying patches with caulking and spackling over fiberglass mesh for structure. Larger damage may require replacement of entire <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"section\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/section-united-states-land-surveying\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/section_united_states_land_surveying;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Section_(United_States_land_surveying);http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03j8pj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Section_(United_States_land_surveying)\" >sections<\/a> of wall by cutting appropriate sized chunks of drywall and attaching it to the wall studs for proper stability. Though this is a commonly outsourced repair job, with some careful measurements and a steady eye it is a simple procedure that will save you loads of money to do yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Removing Unsightly Stains<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Water damage can cause large stains on walls and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Storey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/storey\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/storey;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02vk6kk;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Storey\" >floors<\/a> that create a dingy feeling that is hard to shake. If the structure is still intact and the damage is purely superficial, then large scale replacements are not only unnecessary but unwise. All that these irritating messes need to be cleared up is a bit of elbow grease and paint cleaner. <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Use (law)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/use-law\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/use_law;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05r4j5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Use_(law)\" >Use<\/a> the paint cleaner on the affected area and it should take out the majority of the discoloration. After you have cleaned it and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >let<\/a> it dry for a few days, if the stain still remains it should be light enough that you can paint or stain over it to match your walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Repairing Wood Damage<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">While repairing drywall and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housekeeping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housekeeping\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housekeeping;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03m3xs;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housekeeping\" >cleaning<\/a> stains may be a simple matter of replacement, sometimes water damages wood furniture and artwork that can\u2019t be as easily replaced. When that has happened, it is usually a simple matter of removing and reapplying the finish. If the damage has reached into deeper levels, then you may need to sand down a few levels and refinish, but it should be a simple repair job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">There are many resources, writings, and videos that you can consult to learn any technique for <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> maintenance. Should the damage be beyond your skill to repair, then you should certainly utilize the expertise of professionals in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home is supposed to be a place where one can be happy and safe from all the worries of the outside world. Sometimes Mother Nature has other plans for us however, and the power of the elements will often find<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-maintenance-repairing-home-water-damage\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/home_maintenance_-_repairing_home_water_damage","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2464"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15651,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464\/revisions\/15651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2464"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=2464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}