WATER DAMAGE AND RESTORATION COSTS FROM THE KITCHEN SINK

The kitchen sink is the most frequently used in the house: filling up the coffee carafe with water to brew a pot of joe to cooking dinner, to washing dishes, getting a glass of water H2O to drink. Because it is one of the most frequently used items, it also can be a source of water damage and restoration costs. If you cannot see a leak with the naked eye, check around all the places that a sink might leak if the source isn’t obvious. Get a good flashlight and investigate around and under the sink. From the professional water damage in Billings, MT, here are a few places to check when looking for water damage in your kitchen sink. This will help keep water damage restoration costs down as well:

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Leaky Faucets

Many faucet leaks are easy to spot. The water will puddle on top of the sink around the faucet when you turn it on. In most cases, faucet leaks are due to worn gaskets or failed washers. Higher end hardware designs use metal and rubber gaskets, the most inexpensive products have cheap plastic parts. So instead of repairing a worn out unit, upgrade it.

Water Lines

Your kitchen sink has at least two water connections, but possibly three if you have a separate sprayer. Each of these can spring a leak and cause problems. What’s more, because the connections are out of sight, you might not notice until the leak has soaked your cabinet and everything in your under-sink storage.

Before you panic, perhaps the messy spray is a result of hard water builds up on the sprayer. Investigate your design; clean the screen with vinegar and a toothbrush to improve water flow. Water line leaks can be due to corrosion, or more commonly, to failed gaskets in the connectors. Sometimes, the connection just needs to be tightened. Replacing the gaskets is often enough to stop the leak.

Leaking P Trap

The P trap is the curved section of pipe under your sink. The curve is there to prevent foul odors from coming out of your drains, but sometimes it can be a problem. Gunk, debris and small pieces of food can collect here and either block water from draining properly, or even cause a leak. Other possible causes include corrosion in the case of metal parts and loose connections. 

Signs of Trouble:

It’s common to see water spots under the sink, but it’s not normal. Inspect under the sink on a regular basis for standing water, water stains, or condensation. It also helps to keep the area under your sink organized so you are able to spot hidden water damage.

To check for water leaks in your pipes and seals, clear out the space under the sink. Place a dry paper towel on the bottom surface. Run all your kitchen chores: disposal, dishwasher, sink, etc. If the paper

towel shows any spots or drops, you need to investigate further. Never ignore small or slow leaks under the sink; these leaks can lead to bigger problems. 

Curling vinyl flooring or loose tiles near the sink.

Peeling paint or flaking, chalky-looking wood finishes.

Water stains on the ceiling or joists in the basement.

Mold spots on the wall or floor anywhere in the kitchen.

No matter the severity of your water damage or flood, every minute that passes has the potential to cause more damage to your home.  It is so important that you choose specialists capable of answering your emergency both quickly and proficiently. And with Faithful Cleaning’s 24 hour phone service you can get support immediately.

When you choose water damage restoration experts Faithful Disaster Restoration, you have a full service certified disaster recovery general contractor with the ability to take your project from the emergency call, to boarding up your structure, through complete water damage restoration. With years of experience and training, they will restore as many of your belongings as possible and work closely with your insurance company.