You Hear the Sound of Running Water

If you’re lying in bed or on the couch in the still of the night, listen to the sounds in your home for a minute. Hearing drips or the hiss of running water could signify potential problems in the works. Running toilets and dripping faucets require immediate attention before they become bigger problems.

Bad Air Quality

If you notice a musty smell in the room when you open the door, that’s a sign of mold spores spreading in the air. Mold can cause health issues, especially in people with allergies. Mold requires a damp, dark spot to survive and thrive. That also means there must be a leak somewhere in the room, the walls, or the ceiling. Call an expert to help you find and remove the mold and fix the leak.

Damage to Paint on Ceilings and Walls

If you notice wallpaper or paint bubbling and peeling, it’s a sign of water under the surface. Call someone to evaluate the damage before it gets out of hand.

Stains on Your Walls

When stains appear on your walls, it’s usually a sign of a bid problem left unattended for some time. Use the stain to determine the source of the problem, and fix the leak. Evaluate the home for mold and repair the damaged building materials.

An Unexplained Increase in Your Water Bill

If you notice your water bill increases overnight without any reasonable explanation, there’s probably an undiscovered leak on the property.