Water Under Carpet In House

Act fast and follow these pro tips to keep mold from growing on your floors.

Water under carpet in house.

If you can feel a soft spot in the floor under the carpet the subfloor has likely been weakened or damaged. Slab leaks create water build ups underneath your concrete foundation. Additionally depending on how long the water has been on the floor it can cause severe water damage mold and mildew growth destroy your drywall and cause wood to warp. You ll want to be certain you found all the.

A hot water pipe to the kitchen started leaking under the slab. This isn t the same as having a floor squeak when you step on it which simply indicates that the subfloor isn t tightly fastened to the floor joist in one area. Mold and mildew are your two main problems with wet carpet. The water can even cause the glue on the tiles to be destroyed.

If you have carpeted floors search for areas that look darker or are unexpectedly damp. Because of this you ll need to assess how far the water damage extends across the carpet. To dry beneath wood floors which have been flooded first you should remove any wet floor coverings such as rugs or carpet. If lingering for too long your flooring will be ruined regardless of it being wood carpet or tile.

I live in an apartment complex in one of the basement apartments half the apartment is below ground the other half is not. I am very frustrated and anxious about an issue that began a few days ago. Look for pools of water damp carpet or warped wood floors. To escape this water may pool on top of your floors yard or the concrete itself.

Within a week or so the damp spot progressed to a puddle 4 by 6 feet that a wet vac couldn t really keep up with. I have lived in this apartment for almost two years and before that i lived in another basement apartment right across the hall. Use fans to circulate the air in your home and have patience as your floors dry.