Water damage? Check your electrics

Water damage can occur for a variety of reasons, and even though you may feel like you’ve dealt with all of the damage, such as damaged furniture, flooring and walls; what about the damage you can’t see?

Even if you don’t think you are experiencing any interruption to your electrical service, there doesn’t need to be any outward signs of damage. Just because your lights aren’t flickering or there doesn’t appear to be any damp, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to hire an electrician to carry out an intensive check of your wiring.

This hidden damage can cause problems over time, if at any point your internal wiring is exposed water, they can corrode and the interior components are susceptible to insulation and termination issues. Other things to consider are the chemicals, oils and other contaminants that flood waters could bring into the household, causing severe damage.

The simple fact is that the wiring in your home is not built for wet conditions! If it’s exposed to any kind of water or moisture, this can be absorbed by the paper fillers in the dry wiring and lead to electrical failure.

Most important of all is that wiring damaged by water or flooding dramatically increases the risk of fire or shock, no need to explain the risks here!

Hire a professional to inspect your home right away after water damage has occurred. Whether it’s a flood in the bathroom or inland flooding caused by the weather, consult a licensed professional who will be able to take care of your wiring and ensure your home is a safe and sound environment to live in.

Have you had water damage in your home or commercial property? Call us to discuss your needs today and we will provide a professional consultation.