If there is an unusual stream of water flowing out from behind your walls, ceilings, and floors; There is a large amount of mold growing on the inside of your walls or ceiling, and you haven’t seen any construction work near that particular area; The paint on the wall has bubbled and peeled off or it has discolored in patches; You will find rotting wood, rusting metal window frames, warped floorboards, and crumbling grout lines. There might be gaps between tiles. The doors may jam up. You see dark spots clinging to the plaster or drywall where water damage was extensive because such areas absorb more heat than usual. These are mostly found around windows too because they trap moisture next to the walls; The bottom of the doors in your house cling together when they are closed, this is because; moisture has damaged the wooden flooring. When you see screws popping out on either side of the door jam or you can see cracks in the wood or gouges in it, these are signs that there was some water damage done to your home; if the grout between tiles has turned black if you find wet insulation or fallen ceiling panels, or there are visible drops of water on your windows or doors this means that your house is suffering from water damage; There are wet spots underneath carpets. This could be because the padding beneath it has become damp. The smell of mold in your home If you can smell a musty odor that smells similar to dirt, then it’s likely that your house is suffering from water damage. The smell may also be like rotten eggs too. Wet insulation smells bad too. How you will know if there is mold growing inside walls? It will have an earthy smell and it leaves dark stains behind when it grows rapidly close to sources of moisture so if you see any dark spots on the wall, then there is a high chance that molds are growing. Mold colonies found in bathrooms and kitchens near plumbing fixtures; black mold (seen as brown to gray) in the basement behind the walls; wallpapers with prolonged contact with water or wet surfaces can cause it too because their colors fade due to this damage; green mold (seen as olive-green); white mold which appears like cotton; pink mold; yellowish-orange rust-colored stains may appear if there was copper pipe corrosion. Mold growth will vary depending on what conditions they grow under like, high humidity, temperature, organic material, the pH level of the environment they are living in, etc. If you inhale these spores or if they enter your eyes, they can cause allergic reactions. A small amount of mold can cause major health problems over time. So, if you see any signs of mold in your home or office take proper steps to get rid of it. When you find a water leak in your house immediately shut off the main power switch, call ASAP Restoration and inform them about the issue too. Then start drying up the affected areas with towels and fans overnight so that the moisture doesn’t make a comeback later on when you won’t be aware of it then call ASAP Restoration again in the morning so that they can inspect for possible hidden issues before making repairs. Most homeowner insurance policies have clauses against paying claims for damage caused by flooding from internal causes like plumbing leaks but not all do, so check yours before making a call.