Toilet Leaks: Small Leaks = Big Problems

6/7/2021 (Permalink)

Even small toilet leaks can cause major damage to your home

It is not uncommon for toilets to malfunction and leak or have a wax ring fail and cause water damage, but it makes it no less frustrating when it happens to you, in your home. 

A leak from a toilet may seem like a little issue;  but even a small amount of water can call a big mess. Many people may see just the water on the floor around the base of the toilet and think that just mopping up the mess will take care of the problem, but damage can be much more excessive than is visible.

SERVPRO of Eau Claire recently responded to water loss in an upstairs apartment that was the result of the toilet overflowing.  The water saturated the floors all the way through the ceiling below, causing thousands of dollars in damage.  Unfortunately for this property owner, the building was outfitted with lead paint and asbestos, both of which required professional remediation and abatement.  While the building is now safe for the residents, all this started with some water from a toilet.

SERVPRO of Eau Claire has been helping with water damages from toilet leaks and pipe breaks for many years and our trained and experienced crews of technicians are ready 24/7, 365 to respond and help you when water damage strikes.  We are always Here to Help(TM).

Call us today at (715) 834-3473