Last Wednesday I received a call from an agent that I did an inspection for a few months back. The client finally obtained possesion of the home, moved in and made some of the repairs noted on the report. In the process the spout (diverter) for the tub was sealed at the base because of a water leak that was noted on the report. Unknowingly the homeowner sealed only the exterior of the diverter and was now forcing water into the wall and flooding the surrounding area. When I received the call water was seeping up through the tiles in the opposite room and the adjoining bathroom 5 feet away and through 2 walls away from the actual leak. After removing the caulking and the diverter I discovered the “O” ring used to seal the diverter had been damaged. I went to the auto parts store down the street and purchased a new ring for .30 cents. Thats right .30 cents! Thousands of dollars to homes occur daily from water problems. Most of these problems can be located and fixed with minimal effort or cost. Take a few minutes to dig around under your sinks, behind toilets, the refrigerator, your washing machine….These areas are seldom visited and many times leaks go undetected for some time before they are noticed. Sometimes with devestating results. If you do find a leak dry it up and then monitor it to try and diagnose its roots. If you cant make the repairs with confidence then call a professional. Remeber that I am always just a phone call away and I am anxious to help you in preserving your homes integrity.
Until next time…Happy Homing!
