Kitchen Sink Leak in Brea, CA Home

7/31/2014 (Permalink)

Have you ever noticed a puddle of water under your kitchen sink? If there is a leak in the pipe under your kitchen sink you have an alarming situation on your hands. Recently, a homeowner in Brea contacted SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea, a flood damage restoration company, because he noticed an unpleasant odor coming from his cabinets. It turns out the disturbing smell was mold and there was severe flood damage under his kitchen sink. 

Kitchen sink pipes are commonly made of brass and can rot quickly. Once water trickles down the basket strainer (at the bottom of the sink), it can easily seep out if the connecting pipes are worn or not assembled properly. When that happens water sprays everywhere, which can lead to de-laminating of plywood and nasty water spots. The biggest concern, of course, is that this excess water can lead to mold growth. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.”  At SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea, we are just as committed to the health of your family as you are, so we are determined to provide restoration services that are affordable and timely.

If you notice your kitchen sink leaking, the first thing you want to do is determine where the leak is taking place. Pay attention to the passageway between the sink and the garbage disposal. Oftentimes the gasket simply needs to be tightened so that water does not seep out. 

At SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea, we want to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied.  With the worried homeowner in Brea we were able to provide a free inspection and give him a competitive quote for flood damage restoration services. Once we were hired for the job, SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea water and mold experts successfully restored the home to a habitable environment.