You Need Help Resolving Water Damage at Your Manchester Home

2/12/2025 (Permalink)

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Water Damage Can Stay Hidden in Your Manchester Home Until It's Too Late

Manchester, NH, was once a textile hub, especially in the 19th century when the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was among the largest textile mills in the world. Various facilities around the city serve as landmarks and interesting sites, starting with The Currier Museum of Art, featuring works by Picasso, Monet, and O'Keeffe. The Millyard Museum, hosted in an old textile mill, is a great place to learn about Manchester's industrial past, while the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Arena hosts various events like concerts and hockey games. In the past, it hosted many significant events, such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and WWE wrestling events. While the buildings stand the test of time, water damage can quietly undermine even the strongest structures—including your home.

Typically, water damage in your Manchester home is readily identifiable.  How can you ignore a soaked carpet or a sagging ceiling? However, in cases where the signs are subtle, moisture can create mayhem while you go on with your activities. SERVPRO can help you readily identify hidden water damage and take appropriate action.

Reasons you may miss water damage

• Tiny leaks, big problems - slow drips under the sink or a pinhole leak in a pipe lead to rot
• Moisture trapped behind walls - water seeps everywhere, including walls, spaces, and subfloors
• Misleading signs - Peeling paint or bubbling wallpaper may seem like harmless aging

Hidden moisture can be as destructive as significant water intrusions since it causes progressive deterioration. Often, by the time you notice, irreversible damage such as rot, warping, or mold has already occurred. One of the worst steps you can take is patching up the affected areas with paint or caulk rather than doing a full restoration.

SERVPRO water restoration technicians have superior moisture testing equipment for a thorough evaluation when we suspect water damage at your property. A moisture meter indicates whether your drywall has retained moisture rather than relying on surface touch, scraping off peeling paint, or applying a fresh coat. Other materials requiring moisture evaluation include hardwood or laminate floorboards, where water can remain concealed until mold or structural issues reveal the hidden problem.

Sometimes, appliances or plumbing systems are the unseen weak links if there are small drips that may go unnoticed for an extended period. Poorly fitted hoses for appliances and pinhole leaks in plumbing systems can plague you with unending problems, including high humidity and bad odors. 

Ignoring water damage won't make it go away. SERVPRO of Manchester is ready to help you avoid expensive repairs. Call us at (603) 669-7733.